Yes, even municipal water can have hard water minerals. While the city treats water to remove bacteria and contaminants, it doesn’t typically address hardness, which can still cause scaling and damage to your home.

Soft water reduces soap scum, keeps appliances running efficiently, prolongs their lifespan, makes cleaning easier, and can improve the condition of your skin and hair. It also prevents hard water stains on fixtures and glassware.

Hard water contains high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium, which can lead to scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, and appliances, reduce efficiency, and cause spots on dishes and glassware. It can also dry out skin and hair.

Yes, soft water helps appliances like water heaters and dishwashers run more efficiently by preventing scale buildup, which can reduce energy consumption by up to 30%​

Yes, water softeners can improve the taste of your water by removing chlorine and other contaminants that affect flavour, especially when combined with a reverse osmosis system for drinking water.

If you notice frequent appliance breakdowns, water spots on dishes, dry skin, and hair, or soap that doesn’t lather well, these are signs of hard water. A basic water test can confirm if a softener is needed​.

The amount of salt a softener uses depends on water hardness and household water usage. Systems we offer are designed to use salt efficiently, regenerating only when necessary, and some models notify you when salt is low.