There are many ways of treating hard water including water filters, water softeners and  electromagnetic water conditioners. If you live in a hard water area and are considering some form of water softening for your home, here are some things to consider.

Mechanical Water Softening Units are permanently installed into the plumbing system to continuously remove calcium and magnesium and replace them with less damaging sodium.  This prevents limescale buildup, increases heating efficiency, reduces the amount of detergents needed,  and lengthens the lifespan of clothes and water using appliances. There have also been studies that show a link between the hardness of household water and the severity of childhood eczema cases

Because of the sodium content of softened water, some individuals may be advised by their doctor, not to install water softeners, to soften only hot water or to bypass the water softener with a cold water line to provide unsoftened water for drinking and cooking; usually to a separate tap at the kitchen sink. Mechanically softened water is not recommended for watering plants, lawns, and gardens due to its sodium content.

Magnetic Water Conditioners are a relatively new invention that  can also be permanently installed into the plumbing system. The idea is that by passing water through a magnetic field, the calcium and magnesium ion's are altered in such a way that they loose their ability to cause scale.

This has a number of benefits; although the water is not technically soft, it has the same useful properties of soft water and is still fit for drinking. Calcium is an important dietary element, so the fact that conditioned water still retains its calcium content is an added benefit.

If you would like more information and a quote for the installation of any water softening device, talk to RoJo today.