Water Softener and RO Systems

Why do we even need a water softener and RO Systems? When talking about water quality in our area, it is essential to understand what exactly comprises good quality water. We all know tap water tastes terrible and even can have a foul odor. But taste, color, and smell are the only aspects of bad water we can perceive without tasting it to see what might be in it. It might even look clean and contain harmful chemicals we can’t smell or see. We live in a populated part of Texas where we have many industries. Our biggest concern is not the presence of these industries since we have regulations to keep our water safe. The problem is the illegal dumping of chemicals that nobody is supposed to know about. No matter how much regulation we have, we cannot police this activity at 100%. The biggest issue is that even a minimal amount of the wrong chemicals can contaminate our aquifers in a hazardous way. If you want to see what contaminants might be present in your area, you can visit this website and enter your zip code.

But chemicals or biohazards are not the only problems with the water in the greater Houston metropolitan area. We also have to contend with water hardness.

But what is water hardness?

Hard water is the one that contains high levels of calcium and magnesium. These minerals are not harmful to our health but terrible for our homes. To avoid damage to your home’s bathroom and kitchen fixtures, you need soft water. Hard water can also build up scale, clog the piping, and damage water-using appliances. Soft water is also much better for cleaning and washing since soaps and detergents are much more efficient than when used with hard water.

Water Softener and RO Systems – The perfect pair

Now we know about water quality. But since our water quality depends on two different unique aspects, each of these issues must be addressed separately. That is why we need a water softener to remove the calcium and magnesium and a reverse osmosis system to filter any other harmful elements from our drinking water. The result is great-tasting soft water that your entire family can safely enjoy.

Please contact us with any questions about our water softener and RO systems.