Brian G
New Member
Good morning everyone!
I recently bought a house in McHenry, IL.
The water softener system that was existing is older, the resin tank needs to be exchanged and the water quality is horrible.
I have not had the water quality tested yet, but did find the local report for the water quality that serves our neighborhood.
Below are a few of the results:
Chorine = 1.0 ppm
Barium = 0.1 ppm
Radium 226/228 combined = 1.07 pCi/l
Flouride = 0.54 ppm
Iron = 1.3 ppm
Manganese = 22 ppb
Sodium = 46 ppm
Zinc = 0.14 ppm
Lead = 11.1 ppb
Copper = 0.59 ppm
As is, the water is hard if there is no salt in the salt holding tank, and scale / deposits will form on the faucets, etc. I recently changed the filters in our RO system, that is inline after the softener, and the sediment filter was layered in a thick brown/rust colored sludge. That filter was less than 6 months old and we did not run a ton of water through it.
What I would like to know is what kind of whole house system would you recommend for water qualities such as these. Im looking to remove the hardness, and as many of the impurities as possible. Cant afford a whole house RO system, so Im looking at least another softener and possibly a filter system to suppliment it. I would do solely filter, but think I'll be changing costly filters a lot sooner than I should. My goal is safe, soft water that is as clean as possible without breaking the bank for our family of 3. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Brian
I recently bought a house in McHenry, IL.
The water softener system that was existing is older, the resin tank needs to be exchanged and the water quality is horrible.
I have not had the water quality tested yet, but did find the local report for the water quality that serves our neighborhood.
Below are a few of the results:
Chorine = 1.0 ppm
Barium = 0.1 ppm
Radium 226/228 combined = 1.07 pCi/l
Flouride = 0.54 ppm
Iron = 1.3 ppm
Manganese = 22 ppb
Sodium = 46 ppm
Zinc = 0.14 ppm
Lead = 11.1 ppb
Copper = 0.59 ppm
As is, the water is hard if there is no salt in the salt holding tank, and scale / deposits will form on the faucets, etc. I recently changed the filters in our RO system, that is inline after the softener, and the sediment filter was layered in a thick brown/rust colored sludge. That filter was less than 6 months old and we did not run a ton of water through it.
What I would like to know is what kind of whole house system would you recommend for water qualities such as these. Im looking to remove the hardness, and as many of the impurities as possible. Cant afford a whole house RO system, so Im looking at least another softener and possibly a filter system to suppliment it. I would do solely filter, but think I'll be changing costly filters a lot sooner than I should. My goal is safe, soft water that is as clean as possible without breaking the bank for our family of 3. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Brian
