What is Reverse Osmosis?
Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a popular water filtration process that can remove up to 99.99% of specific contaminants. RO is utilized in recycling and wastewater treatment, as well as consumer water filtration systems, whereby a semi-permeable membrane captures the smallest particles in your drinking water . Normal tap water does not have a filter and […]
Why Do You Need A Water Softener?
What is a Water Softener? A water softener is an appliance that hooks up to the point where the water comes into the house and makes the water … you guessed it … softer! But what is “soft” and “hard” water? The hardness or softness of water is determined by the amount of minerals in […]
DO’s & DON’T’s of a Salt-Based Water Softener
Water Softeners play an essential role in removing hardness minerals from water. These hard minerals can cause health issues such Ecema (itchy, red and inflamed skin); and Psoriasis (skin flaking from the hair on your head and face); as well as plumbing and appliance issues such as scale buildup in your water pipes which can eventually […]
Where Should a Water Softener Be Installed?
Once you have purchased a water softener, the next question is where to install it in your home. Water softeners are most often installed near the incoming main water line before your water heater. If your home is newer (built after 2000), there may be a “Loop” in your garage. The Loop is a pre-plumbed […]