Water Treatment System Benefits

Does your home have a water treatment system? The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 set regulations to protect the quality of water in the US. However, incidents like the Flint, Michigan water crisis can cause us to question the safety of our supply. Some homeowners invest in a water purification system, softener or neutralizer to filter out any contaminants.

If you are unsure if your town’s water is clean, consider the following benefits of installing a water treatment system.

Know What’s in Your Water

In our homes, we use water every day to wash our hands, rinse vegetables and drink. If your water source produces an acidic, chemical or hard stream, a water filtration system is necessary to protect yourself and your family. Homeowners can request a Consumer Confidence Report from your local water authority to find out what contaminants, if any, are corrupting the quality. Once you discover there is chlorine, rust or toxins in your water, it’s time to install a water treatment system.

Reduce Plumbing Problems

Hard water can result in the overuse of soaps and detergents. In hard water, where the calcium and magnesium levels are high, soap does not lather and results in scum. When hard water travels through your plumbing system, it picks up more of these mineral deposits that buildup within the pipes. This buildup can present a challenge for your fixtures, which become more difficult to clean and unclog. Without a water treatment system, you may experience plumbing problems more often.

Experience High Efficiency

When your water does not have to contend with rusty pipes, chemicals and bacteria, your plumbing system can work more smoothly. Rather than washing your clothing multiple times in hard water to try and achieve softness or going through several bottles of drain cleaner a month to reduce soap scum, a high-efficiency water filter or purification system saves you the hassle and money on repairs. Enjoy the taste of clean water without a contaminant like iron forcing you to buy bottled water at the grocery store.

At M.J. Fahy & Sons, we install and repair different types of water treatment systems. To learn more, contact us today!