Water Filtration

Water Softening and Water Conditioning are processes designed to address water hardness, but they achieve this goal in slightly different ways.

Water Softening:

Method: Water softening primarily focuses on removing or reducing the calcium and magnesium ions responsible for water hardness. This is often done through ion exchange, where calcium and magnesium ions in the water are exchanged with sodium ions.

Device: Water softeners typically use resin beads coated with sodium ions. As water passes through the resin bed, calcium and magnesium ions are attracted to the resin and exchanged for sodium ions, resulting in softened water.

Purpose: The primary goal of water softening is to prevent the negative effects of hard water, such as scale buildup in pipes and appliances, soap scum, and reduced soap

effectiveness.

Water Conditioning:

Method: Water conditioning is a broader term that

encompasses various methods to improve water quality beyond just addressing hardness. While water softening is a form of water conditioning, there are other conditioning methods that may not necessarily remove calcium and magnesium ions.

Devices: Water conditioners can include various systems, such as physical water conditioners that use

electromagnetic fields to alter the behavior of minerals in the water or chemical additives that bind to minerals to prevent them from causing problems.

Purpose: Water conditioning aims to enhance water quality by addressing various issues, including scale formation, corrosion, and other factors that affect the taste, odor, or appearance of the water. It’s a more comprehensive

approach that may involve multiple techniques.

Benefits of having a whole home water filtration system installed

• Healthier Drinking Water Anytime
• Brighter Cleaner Washes
• Improve Your Skin’s Health
• Longer Lasting Appliances