Many people get frustrated because of the excess hard water in their house. Hard water basically contains more minerals than the standard water, and while this may not seem like a bad thing, it can prove to be a plumbing nightmare. The excess mineral content within the water leaves deposits around the sides of the pipe, which reduces the amount of space available in the pipes for the water to flow. This reduces the water pressure considerably. Water softening in Cape May County, NJ can be done in a variety of ways. Here are some tips to help you with softening the water supply.
Ion Exchange
One of the most common methods used for water softening is ion exchange. It is also one of the oldest methods used in the industry. Local companies that offer softening services will install a machine that supports ion exchange, exchanging the calcium and magnesium ions for two sodium ions. This breaks down the mineral content within the water, and greatly reduces the hardness of the water. A mineral tank is installed along with the system that captures the minerals. If you want to install this system, you can contact us for an affordable quote.
Distillation
Albeit effective, distillation is slightly more expensive than conventional ion exchange. It is cheaper than reverse osmosis however, and also helps in the removal of calcium, magnesium and other minerals. However, you should know that distillation isn’t a very popular method, with most people relying on the ion exchange or reverse osmosis to produce soft drinking water. These are a few common methods used for water softening around Cape May County. You can contact your local water purification company and get an estimate from them for installing a new system.