How Eco Technology's Water Softening Works

Water softening is the removal of calcium, magnesium, and certain other metal cations in hard water. The resulting soft water is more compatible with soap and extends the lifetime of plumbing. Water softening is usually achieved using lime softening or ion-exchange resins.

Limescale formation

Hard water leads to the buildup of limescale, which can foul plumbing, and promote galvanic corrosion.^[2] In industrial scale water softening plants, the effluent flow from the re-generation process can precipitate scale that can interfere with sewage systems.

Soap scum

The slippery feeling experienced when using soap with soft water occurs because soaps tend to bind to fats in the surface layers of skin, making soap molecules difficult to remove by simple dilution. In contrast, in hard-water areas the rinse water contains calcium or magnesium ions which form insoluble salts, effectively removing the residual soap from the skin but potentially leaving a coating of insoluble stearates on tub and shower surfaces, commonly called soap scum.

Which of these effects is considered more or less desirable varies from person to person, and those who dislike the sliminess and difficulty of washing off soap caused by soft water may harden the water by adding chemicals such as baking soda, calcium chloride or magnesium sulphate.

ECO TECHNOLOGY Softeners will provide you with the ultimate luxury in your convince when showering, cleaning and $aving more money on heating costs! 

Other Considerations about Iron in your Water

Before you attempt to remove anything that appears to be iron-related, it is important to have your water tested. Once you determine whether you organic or inorganic iron in your water, you can take steps to correct the problems.

Iron bacteria flourish best under dark conditions and in waters containing dissolved iron and carbon dioxide. It can clog pipes and screens, and can leave brownish stains on laundry, reddish-brown particles on fixtures, and can cause an unpleasant taste and odor in water.

How Does Iron Affect My Health?

Iron is an essential nutrient for good health. It is a major component of hemoglobin, which is used to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Iron deficiency can enhance lead absorption and toxicity; anyone with increased blood lead levels should be tested for iron deficiency.

The ingestion of large quantities of iron can damage blood vessels, cause bloody vomitus/stool, and damage the liver and kidneys, and even cause death. However, because ingestion is regulated, body tissues are generally not exposed to high-level concentrations.

How Does Iron Get Into Water?

Iron exists naturally in rivers, lakes, and underground water. It may also be released to water from natural deposits, industrial wastes, refining of iron ores, and corrosion of iron containing metals.

The combination of naturally occurring organic material and iron can be found in shallow wells and surface water. This water is usually yellow or brown but may be colourless.

What Is Iron?

Iron occurs naturally in soil, sediments and ground water and can be found in many types of rocks. Iron can be present in water in two forms; the soluble ferrous iron or the insoluble ferric iron. Water containing ferrous iron is clear and colorless, and when exposed to air the water turns cloudy causing a reddish brown precipitate of ferric iron appears.

Iron is an essential trace element for maintenance of energy metabolism and the prevention of iron deficiency anemia. It can be found in food, such as eggs; lean red meat; and beans, peas, and other legumes.