Softening water involves something called "ion exchange" to remove dissolved minerals - like calcium, magnesium, iron and manganese - that can't be trapped in a filter bed. Softeners use fresh resin beads with sodium attached to the resin. As water enters the tank, dissolved calcium and magnesium are attracted to the resin. The resin passes up the sodium in exchange for the dissolved chemicals and the water is then rid of these impurities.

Hard water is a common problem here in Ventura County. If you find yourself wiping spots off your glassware or if your dishes and silverware come out of the dishwasher covered with an unsightly film it's because our water contains dissolved compounds of calcium and magnesium and, sometimes, other divalent and trivalent metallic elements. These hardness elements can also prevent soap from lathering by causing the development of an insoluble curdy precipitate in the water. You may notice that your clothes are dingy, faded and not as soft as they could be. Lime scale buildup and soap scum can make cleaning a chore in your home especially in the kitchen and bathroom. Dissolved calcium and magnesium salts are primarily responsible for most scaling in pipes and water heaters. When pipes get clogged, water delivery is slower throughout the home. Scale buildup can also damage your expensive appliances.

Complimentary In-Home Water Analysis
A Harris representative would be happy to visit your home at no obligation to you. After testing your water they can suggest the type and size of equipment which would best fit your household needs.

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