The following reviews water quality issues or concerns and Food Service water filtration options in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
(H2O Care was formerly a division of Atlas Watersystems, Inc.) 
HARD WATER IN MASSACHUSETTS IS NOT UNCOMMON
Water hardness refers to the level of calcium and magnesium in the water. The only way to determine this is to have it tested. Water hardness will vary from town to town and depend on the water source to private wells. Additionally, it may vary somewhat by the seasons of the year. In dishwashers, you may notice an increase in “spotting or streaking” on glassware, flatware or white residue in kitchenware. This residue consists mainly of calcium carbonate, the same ingredient found in anti-acid products. It is not a known health risk, but an annoying aesthetic problem that makes for a bad presentation to customers. Continuous hard water can also eventually have a negative impact on your water using appliances. Also, there is the potential for premature breakdowns and reduced life expectancy..
Additionally, some equipment manufacturers specify water quality parameters in their manuals which could render warranties unenforceable. A properly specified, installed and maintained water softener can immediately solve the issue of hard water.
TASTE & ODOR ISSUES/ PREMATURE EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWNS ?
Sediment & Carbon Filtration
BAD ODORS & TASTES IN YOUR WATER
There are various symptoms of discernable water quality issues. In following, these may include bad odors & taste, staining of bathroom fixtures & laundry and premature equipment breakdowns. The preferred starting point is to get a water test to identify the minerals or contaminants in the water. This will lead to an effective system and route to providing excellent water quality for drinking, washing, etc. There are various approaches to providing your restaurant with better quality ice, good tasting water and improved beverage taste. Also, you’ll get improved water quality to feed your dishwashers to avoid streaking on glasses and dinnerware.
After & Before Sediment & Carbon Filters
FOOD SERVICE WATER FILTRATION & WATER SOFTENER SYSTEMS
High Efficiency Water Softener
Various types of water filtration systems are available for the removal of any of the potential causes of symptoms you may be experiencing. Water softeners are typically installed to remove hard water minerals, dissolved iron or manganese from the water through a technology called Ion Exchange. Concurrently, to remove sediment and particulate iron or manganese, a properly sized sediment filter is required.
Bad tastes & odors, which may be the result of chlorination of the water supply for disinfecting purposes. This can be removed with a carbon filtration system. Additionally, to create very pure drinking water, a reverse osmosis system can be installed, which utilizes the same technology used to produce both Aquafina, Dasani and some other bottled waters. There are various sized reverse osmosis systems to match the volume demands required.
Reverse Osmosis
Any water filtration system or water softener recommendation in Massachusetts should start with a water test before an informed decision can be made. To determine what type of water testing to have performed and how to take a proper sample, call a water treatment professional or a state certified laboratory. For more on hard water, see link at hard water usgs.
Water Testing and Filtration