Water Filtration Options
There are various types of water filtration systems available to improve water quality in Newton, Massachusetts. Both matching the right technology and sizing the system to meet the water usage demands is important.. Additionally, a professionally plumbed system is critical as well. Proper maintenance of the system throughout the years will optimize the useful life and consistent performance of your new equipment.
Symptoms of water quality issues may include bad odors & taste, staining of laundry, bathroom fixtures, etc. However, the preferred starting point is to get a water test to identify the minerals or contaminants in the water. In following, this will lead to an effective system recommendation and route to providing your home with excellent water quality. Certain minerals & contaminants can be tested on-site (iron, hardness, pH, alkalinity, total dissolved solids), Notably, health threat items like nitrates and others should be sampled and brought to a certified laboratory for testing.
WATER SOFTENER SYSTEMS
High Efficiency Water Softener
A water softener is designed for removing hard water minerals (magnesium & calcium) from the water. For water with high levels of iron or manganese (“the Stainers”), a “down-flow” water softener is recommended. This will prevent mineral build-up in the bottom of the water softener tank. Also, high efficiency water softeners that are more efficient with both water and salt usage are preferred.
BAD ODORS & TASTE IN WATER
Reverse Osmosis Purification System
Additionally, there are many other types of systems to remove bad tastes & odors, sediment and many other objectionable minerals and contaminants in the water. Reverse osmosis is an extremely effective water purification process for drinking water. For more detail on bad tastes & odors, see the link at https://h2ocare.com/bad-odor-taste/ Starting with a water test will lead to the right approach.
H2O Care is a Massachusetts based, full service water filtration and testing organization originally formed in 1989 (previously the Residential Systems Group of Atlas Watersystems, Inc.). Also, see our published articles in Water Technology Magazines at www.h2ocare.com. Contact us at service@h2ocare.com or 800-539-1100.