The results of the water test will help determine if softening is needed. The water test may reveal other dissolved minerals that may require additional treatment.

Softening does not reduce total dissolved solids; it exchanges the “troublesome” hardness ions for sodium ions. To avoid potentially coating the ion exchange resin with colloidal or suspended …

Lime-Soda Softening • After softening, the water will have high pH and contain the excess lime and the magnesium hydroxide and the calcium carbonate that did not precipitate. Recarbonation (adding …

Ion exchange softening processes can be used for direct groundwater treatment as long as turbidity and iron levels are not too high. The double-stage process in excess-lime softening is designed to …

In lime soda-ash softening plants, the softening process may be carried out by a sequence of rapid mix, flocculation, and sedimentation or in a solids contactor.

What problems are caused by hard water? Hard water can cause costly breakdowns in boilers, cooling towers, and plumb. ng, as well as making soap less effective. When hard water is heated, the …

Soft water contains lower levels of calcium and/or magnesium than hard water. Do I need to soften my water? There is no requirement to soften your water. The decision to soften is a personal choice that …