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To understand soft water, we need to know what makes water hard. Hard water is water that has a high mineral content. It’s a natural result of minerals like calcium and magnesium accumulating during the water cycle, and it can happen with well water and even city water.  The more calcium and magnesium dissolved in the water, the harder the water becomes. This is why certain cities and counties within the same state can have varying degrees of water hardness. A water softener system treats your water at the point it enters the home. Having soft water means removing these hardness impurities before the water travels through your pipes and into your water-using appliances, and before you draw water from the taps of your bathrooms and kitchen.  Soft water is less than 1 gpg, whereas hard water is anything above 7gpg. Over 85% of households live in hardwater areas. EcoWater of Spokane's whole home filtration systems offer you a water softener system and reverse osmosis drinking water system, creating the healthiest water for all uses. 

An EcoWater water softener system removes the impurities in your water so your skin is rinsed without hard water minerals left behind. There is no residue on your skin to trap traces of soap, dead skin cells, and other particles. And no residue left behind that dries your skin. The slippery, softness you feel is exactly how clean skin is supposed to feel. In the same way that soft water eliminates water spots that dry onto your glassware and silverware, it allows your bath soaps to lather better and rinse off completely.  Soaps will lather better and you’ll be able to use half as much.

Most municipalities treat water by using chlorine to kill bacteria. Some might even soften the water, but only to meet minimum requirements. That doesn’t mean it is ideal for your family. An EcoWater Systems water refiner softens your family’s water by removing the hard minerals and sediments that weren’t removed by the municipality, and it also removes the chlorine taste and odor. 

EcoWater Systems of Spokane can evaluate your water and recommend a water softener system or whole home filtration system customized to treat your home’s water. The benefits include:

• Reduced scale build-up on pipes, faucets, and water-using appliances, providing energy savings.
• Reduced iron stains, tastes, and odors.
• Cleaner, brighter laundry.
• Lower use of soaps and detergents, saving money.
• Eliminated spots on glassware and silverware.
• Softer skin and hair.

The right product for your home is determined by testing your water, considering how many people are living in your home, understanding your normal water usage, taking into account the number of bathrooms you have, understanding the water-using appliances in your home, etc. EcoWater of Spokane's water experts are water treatment professionals trained to understand your family’s needs and determine the right product for your home.  

An EcoWater softener or refiner is one of the most efficient filtration systems on the market, so you won't go through as much salt as another brand used. If you feel like your water isn’t soft, and the level of salt is not decreasing at all, consult your EcoWater Systems of Spokane for your complimentary water quality analysis.