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FAWQ
Here we answer your frequently asked
water questions and provide links to Wikipedia, an objective
source of information and additional links.
What
is hard water?
It's water with a high content of minerals like calcium
and magnesium. Hard
Water.
Why
is hard water a negative?
The minerals in hard water interact with soaps and detergents,
reducing their lathering and cleaning power. Further,
these minerals build up on a wide variety of surfaces
and damage plumbing, fixtures, and machinery.
How
does water softening work?
The water softener replaces the harmful minerals in
your water with sodium, which does not hamper the work
of soaps and detergents or build up on surfaces. Water
Softening.
Won't
that make my water "salty"?
No. To the human body, the sodium content is completely
negligible. Softened water does not taste salty, either.
So
what are the benefits of water softening?
In the bathroom, your soap will lather and clean you
much better. You will see little or no white mineral
buildup on your sinks, showers, and bathtubs. You will
also use much less detergent when washing clothes, and
your clothes will last longer. When you wash your dishes,
you will get few or no spots caused by mineral content
in the water. Finally, you will prevent long-term wear
on pipes, plumbing fixtures, and machines like water
heaters, washing machines, and dishwashers.
What
is reverse osmosis?
It's a process in which water is pushed through a membrane
at high pressure to produce extremely pure water. The
vast majority of bottled purified water sold in the
United States is produced through this process. This
water is excellent for drinking, cooking, and similar
uses. Reverse
Osmosis.
Is
the water made from a reverse osmosis system at home
as good as bottled water?
Yes. Industrial-grade reverse osmosis equipment can
(but does not always) produce water that has a few grains
per gallon less impurities than home-produced reverse
osmosis water, but they are essentially the same.
And
because it isn't stored in a plastic bottle or jug,
reverse osmosis water produced at home has no plastic
taste. Bottled
Water.
What
are the benefits of a home reverse osmosis system?
You will always have pure, delicious water on tap for
drinking and cooking. The system is usually hooked up
to your refrigerator's ice maker, too, so your ice will
cool your drinks without adding unwanted flavors.
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