The Water Softener Blog

Clean water isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. With such a variety of water filtration products on the market today. The term "whole house water filter" can mean different things to people. So, choosing the right filtration method is crucial for our water. Are you filtering water for the entire home or just for drinking water? For homeowners, the term "water filter" may refer to a whole-house filter housing at the point of entry (POE), an under-sink filter for point of use (POU), a faucet-mounted filter, or even a refrigerator filter. For water treatment professionals, it may refer to a whole-house sediment filter housing or a whole-house filtration system that removes iron, odor, manganese, arsenic, lead, chlorine, turbidity, bacteria, sand, a UV system, VOCs, and PFAS, along with a litany of other potential water contaminants.  In this guide from our Water Filtration Serie s, we clear up the confusion and focus on one of the most misunderstood yet common ...

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can silently contaminate private well water across the United States. Invisible, tasteless, and odorless, arsenic often goes undetected until a proper water test reveals its presence. For homeowners who rely on private wells, understanding how arsenic gets into groundwater—and how to treat it—is critical for our health and safety. Map Shows States Where Arsenic Contamination in Drinking Water is Highest Why Arsenic Occurs Naturally in Groundwater Arsenic typically enters well water naturally through the erosion of rocks and soil that contain arsenic-bearing minerals. Over time, rainwater and groundwater movement dissolve these minerals, allowing arsenic to leach into aquifers and private wells. No pollution or human activity is required—this is a geological occurrence most commonly found in areas with high natural mineral content, such as parts of the  Midwest, Southwest, and Northeast United States. There are instances when ar...

What is a Water Softener? A water softening or water conditioning system (as it is sometimes referred to) is an essential appliance for homes dealing with hard water. These systems remove hardness minerals—mainly calcium, magnesium, and some iron—from your water through a process called ion exchange, delivering softened water that helps protect plumbing fixtures and water-using appliances from hard water scale and iron staining. In short, a water softener enhances your home’s efficiency, extends plumbing fixtures and appliance life, extends water heater life, and makes water heaters much more efficient, and considerably reduces soap and detergent usage for dishwashing, clothes washing, and washing anything, including you!  Water Softener Systems Are Not One-Size-Fits-All! It’s imperative to know that water softeners are not the solution to every water quality issue. Problems such as  high iron , manganese , ...