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Throughout your home, you may have noticed a white, rough, gritty build-up of residue on items such as:
That’s hard water, which is defined as having higher-than-normal levels of certain minerals, including:
AN ISSUE?
Excessively hard water has negative consequences for everyday activities.
Bathing
- More soap is required to generate adequate lather.
- Soap scum throughout your bathtub or shower.
- Skin becomes drier.
- Hair becomes brittle and weak.
Cleaning
- Floors, surfaces, and furniture become stained.
- Water marks on dishware, glassware, and cutlery.
- Doors and windows look cloudy after cleaning.
Efficiency
- Water heaters must work harder than normal.
- Harmful scaling in household pipes.
- Appliances become clogged and run the risk of breaking.
Many cities throughout the province supply and distribute groundwater. As groundwater makes its way through the earth and into things like pipes, wells, and pumps, it naturally collects impurities. Since water is a universal solvent, the minerals listed above dissolve and become absorbed by the water.
Step 1: Remove
Gets rid of dissolved rocks, particles, and minerals.
Step 2: Exchange
Dissolved rock ions are replaced with sodium or potassium ions.
Step 3: Soften
Water is cleaned and made softer.
Step 4: Regenerate
Brine restores beneficial built-in resin beads.
Step 5: Dispose
Dissolved rocks are removed in favour of sodium and potassium.
Step 6: Prepare
Water softener is ready for the next batch of water.
Groundwater collects impurities as it seeps through the ground, goes through your local waterworks, and eventually, out of your tap:
- Fluoride
- Chlorine
- Lead
- Nitrates
- Pesticides
- Herbicides
Now, every city in Ontario utilizes water filtration systems to remove as many impurities as possible. That way, your water is safe to drink. However, those systems cannot remove 100% of all impurities found in your water.
Reverse osmosis works in the same way as the air filtration system found in your furnace:
Step 1: Direct
Water is forced through a semi-permeable filtration membrane.
Step 2: Collect
Unwanted minerals are captured and held in place.
Step 3: Dispose
Additional filtration flushes away caught particles permanently.
Why Invest In Reverse Osmosis?
You’ll notice a discernable difference in the quality and effectiveness of water as you use it on a daily basis.
Drinking & Eating
- Water tastes fresher and cleaner.
- More flavour is kept in food during cooking.
- Particles which could impact the taste of food are removed.
Less Waste
- Reverse osmosis water delivers the same taste as bottled water.
- Less money is spent on purchasing bottled water.
- Fewer plastic bottles to recycle or end up at the landfill.
Same Time
- Very little maintenance is required with your reverse osmosis unit.
- Filters should be replaced on a bi-annual basis.
- Replacement filters are affordable and easy to install.
Drinking & Eating
- Water tastes fresher and cleaner.
- More flavour is kept in food during cooking.
- Particles which could impact the taste of food are removed.
Less Waste
- Reverse osmosis water delivers the same taste as bottled water.
- Less money is spent on purchasing bottled water.
- Fewer plastic bottles to recycle or end up at the landfill.
Same Time
- Very little maintenance is required with your reverse osmosis unit.
- Filters should be replaced on a bi-annual basis.
- Replacement filters are affordable and easy to install.
If your drinking water doesn’t taste quite right, or if you feel itchy and uncomfortable after bathing, it seems like your water isn’t as clean as it needs to be. Since water is such a vital component to the health and well-being of your family and home, it’s something you’ll want to address ASAP. Contact us and ask to learn more about water softeners and reverse osmosis from Excalibur Water Systems.