Studies by the EPA and NSF claim granular activated carbon will remove: Removal of 60 to 80 chemicals, effective reduction of another 30 or moderate reduction of 22. The range of effectiveness depends on the quality of the activated carbon, and how it is applied.…
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Are you pre-plumbed for a water softener?
Are you pre-plumbed for a water softener? Getting the new house built the ideal way is to have the house plumbed during construction. It usually costs just a little more but makes for a much more professional and nest job for the new house. The…
Is your water safe to drink?
All cities must post a water quality report, safe water to you and safe water to them could mean different things. Cities only have a minimum standard to meet and that may not be what you want for your family. If you drink a glass…
Tips to select the right Company and Water Softener for your home in San Antonio.
When looking for a Water Softener Company do your research on whom you are buying from. It is a large ticket item and a lot will just want the initial sale and be gone. Check the BBB, if they claim in business 20 years the…
Salt or Potassium?
This is a common question, all water softeners will work off either one. Salt and potassium used to be close in cost but that is not the case anymore. There is a large price difference in them anymore for example Salt prices is average $6 and Potassium…
Reverse Osmosis Not Putting Out much Water
If you have a reverse osmosis system in your home you need to change filters. Read up on the brand you have and be sure to follow the instructions and change it, this will keep the water flowing. Also you will need to change the…
A Water Softener is an insurance for your home in San Antonio
We all have an insurance, from Health, Auto, Home, right? so, make sure to have it for all the appliances that use water in your house and everything that the water touches in your home if you don’t have a good Water Softener. In San…
Reverse Osmosis Not Putting Out much Water
Yes, you need to change filters on the reverse osmosis water systems. Read up on the brand you have and be sure to change this will keep the water flowing. Change the membrane since on so many units you only do every four- or five-years…
Whole House Filter
Whole house filter can work very effectively to remove the disinfecting chemicals the municipal water facilities put in your water to get it to your house. Whole house filters substantially remove chlorine, herbicides, pesticides, and organics. They can remove chloramine if the proper type of…
How Does a Reverse Osmosis Filter Work?
Reverse Osmosis or RO is a commonly used water filtration system. It is a simple, straightforward, and effective way to remove most harmful contaminants, making the water safer to drink. Many experts recommend it for residential water filtration. At Simple Water Softeners, we’re happy to…