Water Basics

North American households that live in hard water areas

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Water heater energy costs saved with a water softener

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Water available as drinking water for human consumption

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Potential water contaminants not regulated by the EPA

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HARD WATER

Hard water has a high mineral content. This will create scale on faucets, glass and water appliaces, like dishwaters and waters heaters, shortening their worklife

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CHLORINE

Chlorine is a common disinfectant used by water utilities to remove bacterial contaminants. It can be unpleasant and potentially unsafe to consume and a skin irritant.

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METALS

Iron, manganese, lead, copper, nikel, chromium and other metals occur in drinking water naturally and through polution. These can bioaccumulate, leadin to detraimental health impacts.

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H₂S

Hydrogen Sulphide is a colorless gas with a strong odor of rotten eggs. When found in water it is typically the product of the bacterial breakdown of organic materials as well as human and animal waste.

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LOW PH

Low PH drinking water is acidic and may have a harsh, metalic taste. it could also create bluish-green stains on fixtures.

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NITRATES

Nitrate is a naturally occuring form of nitrogen, essential for plant growth. It is often used as a fertilizer, but can be hamful to human and animal health.

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MICROBES

Various organic contaminants like algae, mold, bacteria, viruses and cysts can contaminate drinking water post treatment, and be unpleasant or harmful when consumed.

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SYNTHETICS

Man made pharmaceutical and industrial compounds have been found in drinking water supplies and have proven challenging for conventional water treatment technologies.

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