Brackish Water Treatment Saltwater infiltration of well water systems is fairly common for homeowners near the ocean or coastal rivers. While not the most harmful form of contamination, brackish water often has a salty taste and can cause scale buildup in fixtures and appliances due to high levels of sodium, metals, and other dissolved substances—known … Continue reading Brackish Water Treatment
Category: Reverse Osmosis
Effects of Chloride in Well Water, and How To Remove It
Understanding Chloride in Tap Water: Risks, Effects, and Treatment Chloride is one of the most common anions found in tap water and is a naturally occurring component in groundwater. It’s typically present in combination with other elements like sodium, calcium, or magnesium to form salts. The most well-known example is sodium chloride (NaCl), commonly known … Continue reading Effects of Chloride in Well Water, and How To Remove It
Will Reverse Osmosis Membranes Remove Odor from Well Water?
We were asked by a homeowner if their new whole house reverse osmosis system should be removing odors from their well water. This commercial system had no carbon filters, just pre-filters and the RO system (not supplied by us). Many homeowners use under-sink reverse osmosis systems, which have carbon filters as part of the system, … Continue reading Will Reverse Osmosis Membranes Remove Odor from Well Water?