What does a water filtration system do?
Watertree’s water filtration systems are designed to prevent chemicals, metals, minerals, and bacteria from contaminating your home’s water supply. If your water has a high concentration of chlorine, lead, per/polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs), or bacteria, investing in a water filtration system gives you the peace of mind of knowing your water is protected and purified.
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The SmartChoice™ II iron and sulfur filter with maxis and Ozone is designed to remove the iron and sulfur from your well water without the use of harsh chemicals. If… -
The SmartChoice™ II iron filter with maxis bed is designed to remove the iron from your well water without the use of harsh chemicals. If you're tired of stains resulting…
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If you’re unsure of the microbiological quality of your source water or if you are looking for additional security from your municipal water source, them Aqua Systems has the solution… -
The SmartChoice™ II iron filter with Ozone is designed to remove the iron from your well water without the use of harsh chemicals. If you're tired of stains resulting from…
What Is Hard Water?
High levels of calcium and magnesium make water “hard” and can make your skin itchy, your hair dull and tangly, your dishes and clothing hard to clean, and your faucets and fixtures stained with limescale deposits.
- Water Softeners Are The Solution — Our water softeners use an ion exchange process to remove calcium and magnesium so your water is more hydrating and no longer leaves scaly deposits on you and your home in Rapid City and the Black Hills. Using a water filtration system to combat hard water offers a range of benefits for both health and household efficiency. Hard water contains high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium, which can cause various problems when used for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
Water filtration systems vs. whole house systems
Water filtration systems focus on removing specific chemicals, metals, minerals, bacteria, and other contaminants from your water. You can use a filtration system on its own, or include it as part of your whole house system for the softest, clearest, and most pure water throughout your home.
Common water problems in the Black Hills
Metallic taste
The problem: A metallic taste can indicate the presence of metals like iron, copper, manganese, or zinc in your water supply – which occur naturally in groundwater or can be caused by plumbing corrosion.
The solution: Manganese Greensand Treatment – This treatment controls levels of iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide in your home’s water supply.
Chlorine taste or smell
The problem: Chlorine or chloramine is used to kill harmful bacteria in water treatment facilities and in water distribution systems. But if it reaches your home’s water supply, you might notice a pool smell or taste, as well as dry skin and faded laundry.
The solution: Activated Carbon Treatment is effective at removing chlorine and can provide years of trouble-free chemical removal.
Rust-Colored Staining
The problem: If your water supply comes into contact with iron or manganese before it reaches your taps, you might notice rust-color stains around your sink and shower drains, on your clothes, and around the waterline of your toilets.
The solution: Manganese Greensand Treatment. This treatment controls levels of iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide in your water and helps lessen staining in your home.
Blue/green staining
The problem: Water with a low pH level (also known as acidic water) is common in areas that experience acid rain, chemical runoff, and environmental pollution, such as areas near power plants, landfills, and animal farms.
The solution: pH Control Treatment – A mix of calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide can be used to correct low pH and protect your plumbing fixtures from damage over time in your home.
Cloudy Water
The problem: Cloudy water isn’t quite crystal clear and looks hazy in a glass. If you have well water, cloudy water could be a result of rainwater in your water supply.
The solution: Filter AG uses crystalline quartz to remove any impurities and suspended minerals from your water in your commercial or residential property.
Rotten Egg Smell
The problem: If your water smells like rotten eggs, it’s likely due to hydrogen sulfide gas. Sulfur bacteria is generally not harmful, but you should still be sure bacteria aren’t present.
The solution: KDFA and calgon centaur carbon treatments work together in your water supply to remove hydrogen sulfide and prohibit bacterial growth.
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Rapid CityFrequently Asked Questions
A water filtration system removes impurities and contaminants from water by means of a physical barrier, chemical process, or biological process. Filters cleanse water to different extents for purposes like irrigation, drinking water, aquariums, and swimming pools. They can remove particles much smaller than the eye can see, such as chlorine, pesticides, bacteria, and heavy metals.
There are several types of water filtration systems, each suited to different treatment needs:
- Mechanical Filters: Remove sediments and particulate matter from water.
- Activated Carbon Filters: Remove organic compounds that affect taste and smell, along with chlorine.
- Reverse Osmosis: Forces water through a semi-permeable membrane, removing fluoride, lead, and other dissolved inorganics.
- Ion Exchange: Softens water by swapping minerals like calcium and magnesium for sodium or hydrogen.
- UV Filters: Use ultraviolet radiation to disinfect water, effective at killing bacteria and viruses.
- Taste and Odor: The water has an unpleasant taste or a foul smell.
- Appearance: The water appears cloudy or has visible particles.
- Plumbing Issues: Frequent clogs or leaks in your plumbing system could indicate mineral deposits from hard water.
- Health Concerns: If family members frequently suffer from gastrointestinal illnesses, a filter can reduce the presence of pathogens in your water.
- Hard Water Indicators: If soaps and shampoos don't lather well, or there are stains on clothes and fixtures, you might have hard water that needs softening.
- Mechanical Filters: Should be checked monthly for sediments and cleaned or replaced as needed.
- Activated Carbon Filters: Typically require replacement every 6-12 months, depending on usage.
- Reverse Osmosis Systems: Membranes last 2-3 years, but pre-filters and post-filters should be replaced every 6 months to 1 year.
- Ion Exchange Systems: Resin needs regular regeneration with salt, and the system should be serviced annually.
- UV Filters: The UV light bulb should be replaced annually, even if it hasn’t burned out, to ensure efficiency.
Clean, Safe, and Pure Water Begins Here
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