Types of Home Water Treatment Systems
Even water treated at city filtration facilities can contain trace amounts of heavy metals and other substances that may have long-term effects on the body. This concern has driven the surge in bottled water consumption in recent years. However, single-use plastic bottles have become a major environmental issue, contributing to pollution in rivers, oceans, and landfills. As a result, many environmentally conscious individuals are seeking alternative solutions for safe and great-tasting water. One effective option is investing in a home water treatment system in Phoenix.
At Day & Night, we offer two reliable water treatment solutions:
Reverse Osmosis System Installation
Reverse osmosis works by passing water through a semipermeable membrane, trapping minerals and contaminants while allowing pure, clean water to pass through. But why is it called “reverse” osmosis? In nature, osmosis occurs when water moves from a lower-concentration solution to a higher-concentration solution, such as freshwater flowing toward saltwater. In reverse osmosis, this process is inverted using pressure, forcing water from a higher-concentration solution through the membrane, leaving behind contaminants and delivering fresh water.
The membrane in a reverse osmosis system can filter out minerals and contaminants as small as 0.001 micrometers, including large-particle minerals and harmful bacteria. This advanced filtration ensures that pollutants, pathogens, and other undesirable particles stay out of your drinking water, leaving you with fresh, clean, and great-tasting water. At Day & Night, our skilled technicians can efficiently install your reverse osmosis system in most homes with sufficient space under the sink.
Water Softener Installation
Certain minerals found in water can affect its taste and potentially harm your body. For example, excess sodium can make water taste salty, while too much iron can give it a metallic flavor. Minerals like calcium can also leave behind residue around faucets and sinks, contribute to hard water, and even cause health issues like kidney stones. Hard water is a common issue in the Phoenix area.
Signs of hard water include mineral deposits around faucets, soap that doesn’t lather well, and itchy skin after showering. If left untreated, hard water can damage appliances and shorten the lifespan of your clothes by causing mineral buildup. Day & Night’s team can install a water softener in your home to filter out calcium and other hard water minerals, leaving your water clean, your fixtures spotless, and your skin refreshed.
Why Water Treatment is Essential in Phoenix
Living in Phoenix means relying on a water supply that originates from the Salt, Verde, and Colorado Rivers, making water treatment an essential consideration for homeowners. While city filtration systems aim to meet federal safety standards, Phoenix water still carries significant levels of hardness and trace minerals like calcium and magnesium. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Phoenix ranks as one of the hardest water cities in the nation, with hardness levels ranging from 210 to 350 parts per million. This mineral-rich water contributes to issues such as buildup in plumbing systems, inefficient appliance operation, and potential long-term health concerns.
Beyond the hardness of water, there are additional contaminants like chlorine and heavy metals, which city treatment processes might not completely eliminate. While these levels are often deemed safe by government standards, they can negatively impact water taste and contribute to the use of bottled water, an expensive and environmentally harmful alternative. With Arizona residents consuming over 1 billion plastic water bottles annually, installing a water treatment system in your home is an eco-conscious solution that provides fresh, clean, and safe water directly from your taps.
At Day & Night, we offer personalized water treatment solutions to address Phoenix’s specific water challenges. Our team specializes in Reverse Osmosis Systems and Water Softeners, both designed to deliver the clean, great-tasting water your family deserves.
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