Whole house water filtration Bedford NH

Whole House Water Filtration Solutions

Various types and sizes of whole house water filtration systems are available to address potential water quality issues experienced in Bedford, NH well water or town water.  Not only is matching the right technology important, sizing the system to meet the water usage demands of your home is also key.  Last, but not least, a professionally plumbed system is also critical as well as maintenance of the system throughout the years to optimize the useful life and proper functioning of your new equipment.

While symptoms of water quality issues such as bad odors & taste, staining of laundry, bathroom fixtures, etc. are indicators of problems, the preferred starting point is to get a water test to identify the minerals or contaminants in the water and at what quantity they exist.  This will lead to an effective system recommendation and route to providing your home with excellent water quality.

WATER SOFTENER SYSTEMS

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High Efficiency Water Softener

A water softener is a type of whole house water filtration system that is designed for removing hard water minerals (magnesium & calcium) as well as dissolved iron and manganese from the water.  For water with high levels of iron or manganese (“the stainers”), an “up-flow” water softener is recommended to prevent mineral build-up in the bottom of the water softener.  Also, high efficiency water softeners that are more efficient with both water and salt usage are preferred.

BAD ODORS & TASTE IN WATER

There are many other types of systems to remove bad tastes & odors, sediment and many other objectionable minerals and contaminants in the water. If you are experiencing a rotten egg smell in water, you likely have a hydrogen sulfide problem. For more detailed information on common regional taste and odor issues, see the link at https://h2ocare.com/bad-odor-taste.

PFAS IN WATER REMOVAL

PFAS (Per and Polyfluroalkyl substances) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries since the 1940s. Some of the more common commercial applications have been for products like Teflon, stain & waterresistant materials, paints, polishes and fire fighting foams (a major source of ground water pollution near airports, military bases and fire fighting training centers). These chemicals are being detected at dangerous levels in drinking water supplies around the country.  There are several ways to remove PFAS from your water supply including reverse osmosis membrane technology, Activated Carbon and Ion Exchange media designed specifically to remove PFAS.  For more on this, see the link at https://h2ocare.com/what is pfas & removal.

WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTRATION – Radon & arsenic in private wells

Other contaminants found in New England well water include Radon and Arsenic.  A water softener will not remove these health threat contaminants. Radon in water is safely removed with an aeration system that agitates the incoming well water, releasing the gas from the water in a sealed chamber. This gas is then safely vented to the outside ambient air.

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Radon in Water Removal

Arsenic in water can be removed at the point of entry into the home by installing tanks filled with arsenic specific resin that captures the arsenic before it can get into the home’s water supply.  Point of use systems for drinking water can use reverse osmosis technology to effectively remove arsenic as well. Speak to a water treatment professional to decide which system is right for you.

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Twin Arsenic system with Ozone

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H2O Care is a regional, established, full service water filtration and testing organization originally formed in 1989, servicing Southern NH & Maine  and Eastern, MA.  See our published articles on regional water quality issues in Water Technology Magazines at https://h2ocare.com/publications/.  Contact us at service@h2ocare.com or call us at 800-539-1100.