Water Softener Systems
Softening equipment sized for your home to help reduce scale, spotting and hard-water buildup.
In short
A water softener exchanges hardness minerals such as calcium and magnesium for sodium or potassium, which can help reduce scale buildup, spotting and the effects of hard water throughout the home.
The Problem
The problem it addresses
Hard water is one of the most common residential water complaints and it shows up everywhere in the home.
- White scale on faucets, shower doors and kettles
- Spotting on glassware and dishes
- Soap and detergent that do not lather well
- Dry-feeling skin and hair after showering
- Scale accumulation inside water-using appliances
How a water softener works
Water passes through a resin bed that exchanges hardness minerals for softening ions. The system periodically regenerates itself using brine from a separate tank.
- 1Hard water enters the resin tank
- 2Hardness minerals are exchanged at the resin bed
- 3Softened water is delivered to the home
- 4The system regenerates on a metered or scheduled basis
Potential benefits
- ✓Can help reduce scale and mineral buildup
- ✓Cleaner-looking fixtures and glassware
- ✓Better lather from soaps and detergents
- ✓Cleaner-feeling water in the shower
- ✓Can help water-using appliances perform better
Results depend on your water conditions and the system selected.
Who may need it
- Homes with confirmed hard water
- Households seeing scale, spotting or staining
- Homes where appliances show mineral accumulation
Installation
Softeners install on the main line with a drain connection for regeneration. Sizing is based on hardness levels and household water use.
Maintenance considerations
Salt is added periodically to the brine tank. We review the expected salt use and service intervals with you.
FAQs
Water Softener Systems questions
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City Water Treatment
Residential treatment equipment for homes that receive municipally supplied water.
Let's talk about your water
A free consultation is the fastest way to find out whether water softener systems is the right fit for your home.