Public Water Solutions
Whole Home Filtration and Softener Systems for Homes, Offices, and Commercial & Industrial Properties
Whole Home filtration systems ensure ALL water entering your home and workplace is safe and healthy to use. These systems deliver clean and pure water to wherever you use water in your home,
Water softener advantages:
Reduced Hard Water Effects:
Water softeners remove minerals like calcium and magnesium, which cause water hardness. Softening the water helps prevent issues such as limescale buildup on fixtures, appliances, and pipes. This can extend the lifespan of your plumbing system and appliances, reducing the need for repairs or replacements.
Better Hair and Skin Health:
Hard water can leave mineral deposits on your hair and skin, making them feel dry, dull, and less manageable. Using softened water for bathing and showering can help alleviate these issues, leaving your hair and skin feeling softer and smoother.
Improved Appliance Efficiency:
Hard water can negatively impact the efficiency of appliances that use water, such as washing machines, dishwashers, and water heaters. Softened water allows these appliances to operate more efficiently, leading to potential energy savings and increased longevity.
Cleaner and Softer Fabrics:
Softened water helps laundry detergents and soaps lather more effectively, improving their cleaning power. It can also prevent mineral deposits from bonding with fabrics, resulting in softer and cleaner clothes, towels, and linens.
Reduced Soap and Detergent Usage:
Soft water requires less soap or detergent to create a lather, leading to cost savings over time. With a water softener, you can use smaller amounts of cleaning products while achieving the same or better results.
Spotless Dishes and Glassware:
Hard water often leaves spots, streaks, and residue on dishes, glasses, and silverware after washing. Softened water eliminates these issues, resulting in spotless and sparkling clean tableware.
Easier Cleaning:
Softened water can make cleaning tasks more manageable. It reduces the need for scrubbing and helps prevent soap scum and mineral deposits on surfaces, making cleaning more efficient and less time-consuming.
Enhanced Plumbing System Performance:
Hard water can lead to the accumulation of scale and mineral deposits in your plumbing system, which can restrict water flow and cause clogs. By using a water softener, you can minimize these issues and maintain better water pressure and flow throughout your pipes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Whole Home Filtration and Softener Systems
Our engineering team will customize the size of the system to fit your home, to unsure that you don't have any issues with pressure loss.
A typical install is a few hours.
Our schedule is on a first come first serve basis. Generally, you will have your system installed within a week or two.
The 'Hardness and Odor Removal System' Generally takes 4 square feet of space, that would include 2 canisters and the brine tank.
In tight situations, for example in a finished basement, we can evaluate other location options. Having the system in a different location than the water main, and running the water and drain lines to it, installation cost would be a little more as well.
Yes, water softeners require regular maintenance to ensure they function properly and efficiently. Check out our service plans
Here are some common maintenance tasks associated with water softeners:
Salt Refilling:
Most water softeners use salt to regenerate the resin bed and remove hardness minerals from the water. It's necessary to periodically check the salt level in the brine tank and refill it as needed. How often you need to refill the salt depends on the size of the tank, water hardness, and water consumption.
Cleaning and Sanitizing:
Over time, the resin bed can accumulate debris, iron deposits, or other contaminants. It's recommended to clean and sanitize the resin bed and the entire system periodically. The frequency of cleaning may vary depending on the water quality.
Resin Bed Replacement:
The resin bed in a water softener has a limited lifespan, typically 15-20 years. Over time, it may become less effective at removing hardness minerals. If you notice a decline in the softening performance or if the resin bed is damaged, it may be necessary to replace it.
Check Valve Functionality:
Water softeners use various valves to control water flow during regeneration and normal operation. It's important to periodically check the valves for proper functionality and ensure there are no leaks or malfunctions.
Regular Inspections:
It's a good practice to inspect the entire water softener system periodically for any signs of damage, leaks, or other issues. This includes checking connections, hoses, and fittings for tightness and integrity.
Maintaining a water softener typically involves regular tasks that you can perform yourself. Here are some general maintenance steps:
Check Salt Levels:
Most water softeners use salt to regenerate the resin beads that remove hardness minerals from the water. Regularly check the salt level in the brine tank and ensure it remains above the minimum level. Add salt as needed to maintain proper regeneration.
Break up salt bridging:
The salt may harden up causing 'bridging' (a void on the bottom of the brine tank)
Every so often you may want to shake up the brine tank or push down on the salt to break up any bridging that may have occurred.
Clean the Brine Tank:
Over time, salt pellets or blocks can form a mushy or solid mass in the brine tank. It's important to periodically clean the tank to ensure optimal performance.
Inspect and Clean the Resin Tank:
Sediment, iron, or other impurities can accumulate in the resin tank over time, affecting the water softener's efficiency. Some water softeners have a sediment filter or screen that needs to be checked and cleaned periodically. Refer to your system's manual for guidance on cleaning the resin tank or contacting a professional for assistance.
Maintain the Control Valve:
The control valve of the water softener manages the regeneration cycles and other functions. Keep an eye on the control valve to ensure it operates properly (e.g. displays water gpm), doesn't leak, and is free from debris or obstructions.
Generally, water softeners do not make a significant amount of noise.
However, there may be some minor sounds associated with their operation. For example:
On Regeneration Cycle:
The water softeners periodically go through a process called regeneration, where the resin bed is cleaned. During this cycle, you may hear some noise, such as a faint humming or water flow sounds. However, modern water softeners are designed to minimize the noise level during regeneration.
With valve Movements:
Water softeners use valves to control the flow of water during various stages of the softening process. When these valves open or close, there can be a slight clicking or tapping sound. Again, the noise level is usually minimal.
Water Flow:
As water passes through the water softener, there may be some sound associated with the movement of water. This sound is typically comparable to the normal sound of water flowing through pipes and is not specific to water softeners.
Overall, the noise produced by a water softener is usually considered to be minimal and not disruptive.
The main difference between well water treatment and public water treatment lies in the source of water and the scale of treatment.
Well water treatment:
1. Source: Well water comes from underground aquifers and is obtained by drilling a well into the ground.
2. Ownership: Well water is typically privately owned, and the responsibility for treatment lies with the owner.
3. Scale: Treatment systems for well water are usually designed to serve individual households or small communities.
4. Variability: The quality of well water can vary significantly depending on the location and geological conditions. It may contain minerals, sediments, bacteria, or other contaminants.
5. Treatment process: Well water treatment systems often include processes such as sediment filtration, water softening, disinfection (e.g., chlorination or UV), and sometimes additional treatments based on specific contaminants present.
Public water treatment:
1. Source: Public water, also known as municipal water or township water supply, is obtained from surface water sources such as rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.
2. Ownership: Township water is owned and managed by a municipality or a public water utility.
3. Scale: Treatment systems for township water are designed to serve larger populations, such as towns, cities, or even entire regions.
4. Regulatory compliance: Township water treatment is subject to strict regulations and guidelines enforced by health and environmental agencies to ensure safe drinking water for the public.
5. Treatment process: Township water treatment involves multiple stages, including coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection (e.g., chlorination or ozonation), and sometimes additional processes like activated carbon filtration, pH adjustment, or advanced technologies to remove specific contaminants.
In summary, the key differences between well water treatment and township water treatment are the source of water, ownership, scale of treatment, variability in water quality, and the complexity of the treatment processes. Township water treatment is typically more extensive, regulated, and designed to cater to larger populations, while well water treatment focuses on individual or small-scale community needs and may vary widely based on the specific well water characteristics.
We at Unlimited Pure Water are focused only on whole house filtration systems, however if you wish to just filter your drinking water at your sink (point of use filter) then we recommend you contact Aqua Filter Plus as they specialize in point of use water filters and more.
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Whole-house reverse osmosis (RO) filtration systems are not recommended as the primary water treatment method for the entire household. While reverse osmosis is an effective filtration process that can remove a wide range of contaminants, it is not without drawbacks. Here are some factors to consider:
1. Cost: Whole-house RO systems can be expensive to purchase, install, and maintain. Additionally, RO systems generate a significant amount of wastewater during the filtration process, which can increase water consumption and utility costs.
2. Water Efficiency: As mentioned earlier, RO systems produce wastewater, commonly referred to as brine or reject water. For every gallon of purified water produced, an RO system can generate three to four gallons of wastewater.
3. Mineral Removal: Reverse osmosis is a highly effective filtration method that removes not only contaminants but also minerals from the water. While this can be beneficial in terms of reducing certain impurities, it can become aggressive and corrode your appliances and fixtures.
4. Flow Rate and Pressure: RO systems have a slower flow rate compared to traditional water supply systems. This means that it may take longer to fill a sink, run a shower, or engage in other household activities that require a steady and fast water supply. Additionally, RO systems often require a minimum water pressure to operate effectively, so if your water pressure is already low, it may further decrease the system's efficiency.
Considering these factors, whole-house RO systems are typically more suitable for specific applications where water quality is a critical concern, such as in areas with significant contamination issues or for individuals with specific health requirements. For general household use, a combination of different water treatment methods may be more appropriate, such as a point-of-use RO system for drinking water, and a whole-house filtration system targeting specific contaminants like sediment, chlorine, hardness, or heavy metals etc.
