How does a Water Softener work?
I am asked that question a lot! So, found an easy to understand article at venerable authority, POPULAR MECHANICS that I believe will make it clear as clean water!!
https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/interior-projects/how-to/a150/1275126/
WHY is a water softener necessary?
Water Softening is a must in Central Texas where we have water that is literally harder than 85% of the country! So, if you don’t have a water softener on your home, you need one! Hardness in the range of 1.34 – 5 grains per gallon and above will be doing damage to plumbing fixtures, water heater and water use appliances and your homes plumbing system in very short order! The average water hardness in our area is 15-20 gpg and up!! This will cost you more in the long run than having a Soft Water system in your home! But, that’s not the only damage that is being done! You health is affected as well! Consumption of Hard Water is not healthy! Dr. William W. Mayo, Founder of the famous and world renowned MAYO CLINIC was quoted in a 1998 interview as saying “the Hardness in water is actually a Public Health Enemy, for it is the underlying cause of many, if not all, of the diseases resulting from poisons in the intestinal track…”
The Government (EPA) grades water by the amount of dissolved solids present. <50 ppm T.D.S. is considered FOOD GRADE water for cooking and drinking. 50-100 ppm is average filter water, 100-200 ppm is considered HARD WATER! The bad news is in Central Texas average Total Dissolved Solids is over 200 ppm!! So, combine the Calcium hardness with the other dissolved solids in our Central Texas water and you have a health hazard! Did you know that dissolved metals in our water are responsible for Cystitis in men and woman, as well as kidney stones blocked arteries and heart attacks? Chlorine is another health danger that a water softener will remove if equipped with CARBON. In 1969 Alan Price, MD wrote a book called “Coronaries, Cholesterol and Chlorine” in it, he wrote how chlorine, used as a “disinfectant” in public water supplies was linked to Heart Attacks! He said: ” Chlorine is the chemical catalyst that initiates damage to the arteries and buildup of cholesterol deposits. This clogging can ultimately lead to a Heart Attack.”
The EPA certainly isn’t doing it’s part to bring us safe water! Read about it here! https://waterkeeper.org/epa-must-uphold-its-duty-to-protect-our-drinking-water/
The dangers to our health and our homes water systems are documented and well known for decades now! Yet, people seem to be blissfully ignorant of the dangers lurking in that clear, seemingly safe glass of tap water! There are dozens of possible contaminants the EPA knows about but isn’t regulating in our water! Tired of taking risks with your home and your health?
READY TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR WATER?
Texas Absolute Water Testing & Solutions is passionate about providing not just SOFT water, but SAFE water to you and your family! CALL US TODAY to schedule a complimentary water testing and consultation in your home today! There is no obligation! Let us educate and inform so you can make the best decision for you and your family! 830-557-4105