Kinetico vs Electric Systems Electric Water Softeners Non-Electric Kinetico Water Conditioners All automatic water softeners were originally electric and used a clock that measured the time the unit was in service. A mechanical device, operated by the clock, required multiple adjustments to regulate the backwash, brining, rinse and other functions necessary to clean the resin… Read more »
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Studies show washing with softened water can significantly cut detergent use, energy consumption
Benefits of Softened Water Clothes cleaned at 40 degrees lower, dishes washed with much less soap LISLE, Illinois — Consumers can cut back on dish and laundry detergent use by 50 percent or more and lower washing machine temperatures from hot to cold just by using softened water, as shown by two new independent studies… Read more »
Sodium from Softened Water
“Probably the number one question arising during a discussion of water softening is that of the “sodium” issue. It is greatly misunderstood due to all the bad press about too much salt (sodium) in the average American’s diet today. Various studies contradict one another on the actual health impact of sodium in the diet. We… Read more »
Do water softeners affect septic systems?
“Home water softeners, which periodically generate a backwash that is high in sodium, magnesium, and calcium concentrations, can affect wastewater treatment processes and the composition and structure of the infiltration field biomat and the underlying soil. However, attempts to predict whether impacts will occur and to estimate their severity are difficult and often inconclusive. Water… Read more »
What are the permissible levels of trace elements in water for it to still be considered safe?
What are the permissible levels of trace elements (such as arsenic, copper, iron, lead, and zinc) in water for the water to still be considered safe? Several of these trace elements are regulated by the EPA and are on their list of primary drinking water standards. These include arsenic, copper, and lead, as well as… Read more »
If the sulfur content in my well water is a little high, is it still safe to drink?
Sulfur Content in Well Water Sulfur is not regulated as a primary drinking-water contaminant, so there is no official level of sulfur that represents a threshold between healthy and unhealthy concentrations. Sulfur gases in water are actually a compound of sulfur, called hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is sometimes present in well water. A few… Read more »
What is safe water?
Safe Water Safe water means water that will not harm you if you come in contact with it. The most common use of this term applies to drinking water, but it could also apply to water for swimming or other uses. To be safe, the water must have sufficiently low concentrations of harmful contaminants to… Read more »
How is water naturally filtered or purified?
Natural Water Filtering A basic introduction to natural filtering of water can be found on-line at the USGS “Water Science for Schools” website. The address for the site’s ground-water-quality page can be found here. Natural filtering is a big topic. Some filtering takes place when water flows over the ground, such as when muddy water… Read more »
Where does pure, natural water come from?
Where does pure, natural water come from? This seems like a pretty straightforward question, but there are some interesting issues that come up in making a response. First, the words “pure” and “natural” don’t really mean the same thing. Pure water is a kind of theoretical concept, it means water that has nothing in it… Read more »
What can cause our water to have an earthy odor or to smell like rotten eggs?
A frequent cause of musty, earthy odors, especially toward the end of the summer, is naturally occurring organic compounds derived from the decay of plant material in lakes and reservoirs. The odors can be objectionable, but generally are not harmful to health. However, odors can be caused by other constituents as well, so you may… Read more »
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