The Importance of Water Treatment Systems

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Residential water softener with incicator levels for adding more salt

Have you considered the effects of the quality of water within your home? Investing in a water treatment system for your Buffalo home can be one of the most impactful ways not only to improve your family’s health, but also your plumbing system at large. From reducing deterioration within your plumbing system to enhancing the taste of your water, water treatments can be beneficial for many reasons. 

First, hard water over time can be damaging to your house’s plumbing system, causing rust stains and hard water spots, among other issues. Water filtration and softeners can free your home of harmful contaminants while improving the lifespan of your plumbing system and appliances. This also has a direct effect on your family’s health, as water filtration removes minerals like calcium and magnesium from your water and replaces them with sodium or potassium ions.

There are many water purification and water treatment systems available for your Buffalo home that can address your specific water concerns and remove unwanted impurities. Some of the benefits of a water filtration system include:

  • Safer drinking water
  • Improved water taste 
  • Longer lifespan of your home’s plumbing appliances
  • Better for the environment 
  • Reduced water costs

The water filtration installation process involves temporarily turning off the water supply, removing a piece of your main supply pipe, installing adapter couplings and compression fittings, and attaching the water filter. While some homeowners feel comfortable performing the installation themselves, it’s generally best to hire an experienced plumbing professional to ensure proper installation.

If you’re interested in how water filtration can improve your home’s water quality, getting in touch with The Plumber, Heating and Cooling, is the first step! Our team of experienced and insured plumbing technicians will conduct a full assessment of your water needs and recommend a water filtration system and plumbing services that are best suited for your Buffalo home.