Do You Know What’s In Your Home’s Water?
Just because the water from the tap meets federal guidelines doesn’t necessarily mean it’s pure. Generally speaking, municipal water filtration is all about limiting water contamination—not eliminating it. Here in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, our water has higher-than-average levels of arsenic—mostly from the region’s history of volcanism—and byproducts of agricultural runoff from farms upstream on the Rio Grande. These byproducts can include nitrates used in fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, and other water quality contaminants.
Some homes have higher amounts of chlorine in the water, which leads to a distinct chlorine taste. Chlorine is added in trace amounts to kill microorganisms, but neighborhoods near treatment plants generally have higher levels of chlorine exposure than those further away. The best thing you can do for your home is schedule a free water test. We’ll send out one of our water quality specialists to test your home’s water, analyze it, and provide you with a report and our recommendations for what you can do to better purify it.
Pair Your Reverse Osmosis System With a Water Softener for Best Results
For even better water quality and system performance, reverse osmosis systems are often paired with a water softener. In Albuquerque, hard water is common, meaning high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium can affect both the water taste and the lifespan of your filtration system. A water softener works by removing these hardness minerals before the water reaches your reverse osmosis system.
By softening the water first, you help reduce buildup on the reverse osmosis membrane, allowing it to operate more efficiently and last longer. This combination not only improves the overall quality and taste of your water but also helps protect your plumbing and appliances.
Together, a water softener and reverse osmosis system create a more complete water treatment solution for cleaner, better-performing water throughout your home.
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