Water Softener Solutions
A Water softener is installed to remove the hard water minerals calcium and magnesium, as well as dissolved iron or manganese. This is accomplished through a technology called Ion Exchange. Additionally, particulate iron or manganese (which you can see) can be removed with a properly sized sediment filtration set up. In following, for more on hard water, see the link at hard water epa.
High Efficiency Water Softener
Gradually, hard water scale can build up inside the plumbing distribution system. Consequently, restricted water flow, pipe corrosion and damage to water using appliances like hot water heaters and dishwashers may occur.
Damaging scale
BAD ODORS & TASTE IN WATER
In addition to hard water solutions, there are many other types of systems to remove bad tastes & odors, sediment and many other objectionable minerals and contaminants in the water. Also, there are “point of entry” systems that will provide filtration for all of the water entering your home or facility. In addition, there are “point of use” water filtration systems that will provide filtered water at a sink or other single point of use. Typically, these feed the filtered water to a designated, separate faucet. Starting with a water test will direct the right approach for your situation. For more on bad odors & taste in your water, see the link at https://h2o/bad-odor-taste/.
Hard Water Scale
WATER TESTING & ANALYSIS
Water testing can be done on-site for hardness, iron, Total Dissolved Solids, alkalinity and chlorine. Additionally, If you have a private well, water testing should be conducted by an EPA or Massachusetts state certified laboratory. In following, contact your water treatment professional or a certified laboratory for instructions on taking proper samples if doing it yourself.
H2O Care is an established, Massachusetts based water filtration and testing firm, formed in 1989 with offices in Middleton, Stow & Lakeville, MA. Articles published by the Company can be seen in Water Technology Magazines at publications. Contact us at service@h2ocare.com or 800-539-1100.