Solutions to Hard Water
Hard water can lead to dry skin and damage your hair when showering, so it's important to treat it with your health in mind. In most cases, hard water isn't difficult to detect. You may have hard water if you've noticed corrosion around faucets and fixtures, white deposits or streaks in or around your tub or sink, or freshly laundered clothing that feels rough to the touch.
Hard water tends to produce scum instead of bubbles when mixed with soap or detergent, so it can take a fistful of shampoo or extra dish soap to work up suds. This is caused by dissolved minerals, most commonly calcium and magnesium, picked up as water moves through soil and rock formations.
Neither mineral poses a risk to human health, but hard water is a nuisance with a real economic and aesthetic impact on your clothes, fixtures, sinks, and appliances.
Beyond the nuisance factor, hard water can cause dry skin and damage to your hair when bathing. It also clogs plumbing pipes, gunks up water-using appliances, and builds up on fixtures and faucets. Many people notice it in taste too, hard water often has a mineral taste unlike pure or filtered water.
If any of this sounds familiar, a conditioning filter from Metro Water Filter of the South may be the right fit for your home or business.
How Can a Conditioning Filter System Help?
A water conditioner filter is made with a special inner filtration system that reduces the hardness of the water fed into the top of the unit. Clean water is passed from the filter and into the water system of your home or business. As an affordable, durable, and low-maintenance device, conditioning filters are a great option for homeowners and businesses.
A Conditioning Filter Can Eliminate…
- Minerals in Water
- Hair, Skin, & Digestive Issues from Water
Need a Different Water Filter System?
If a water conditioning system is not the right fit for your needs, check out some of our other targeted solutions. Acid filter systems help neutralize low pH water, while iron filters reduce staining, odors, and metallic taste. See how homeowners addressed these problems in our customer reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a water conditioner and a water softener?
A water softener removes hardness minerals from water using a salt-based ion exchange process. A water conditioner alters the structure of those minerals so they cause less buildup and damage, without necessarily removing them. Both address the same hard water problems; the right choice depends on your household’s needs and preferences.
How do I know if I have hard water?
Common signs include corrosion around faucets and fixtures, white deposits or streaks around your tub or sink, clothing that feels rough after washing, and difficulty working up a lather with soap or shampoo. A free water diagnosis from Metro Water Filter of the South can confirm hardness levels in your water supply.
Is a water conditioning system salt-free?
We offer salt-free conditioning systems that function by modifying the physical structure of minerals instead of using a salt-based exchange for removal. During your complimentary water diagnosis, our specialists can help determine the ideal configuration for your home or business.
Is conditioned water safe to drink?
Yes. The minerals responsible for hard water, calcium and magnesium, don’t pose a health risk. Conditioned water is safe to drink; the main benefits of conditioning are reduced buildup, stains, and the nuisance effects hard water has on your skin, hair, and appliances.