Water Softener

About Water Softener

A water softener is a filtration system designed to remove high concentrations of calcium and magnesium from water. When water contains high levels of these minerals, it is referred to as "hard water."

Hard water can clog pipes, leave stubborn scale buildup on fixtures, stain sinks, and prevent soap from lathering effectively. A water softener solves these issues through a chemical process called ion exchange.

How a Water Softener Works

Most traditional water softeners operate using a resin tank and a brine tank. The process typically follows these steps:

• Hard Water Enters the System: Raw, hard water enters the water softener's main tank (resin tank).

• Ion Exchange: The resin tank is filled with thousands of tiny, negatively charged plastic beads (resin). These beads hold onto positively charged sodium (or potassium) ions. Because calcium and magnesium have a stronger positive charge than sodium, they displace the sodium ions and stick to the resin beads as the water passes through.

• Soft Water is Delivered: The newly "softened" water, now carrying a harmless amount of sodium instead of calcium and magnesium, flows out of the tank and into the homes plumbing system.