If you are thinking about installing a water softener, you should be ready to do your homework. You need to understand the water conditions you are trying to treat. You also need to be informed about what water softeners can do and cannot do. You may decide you need a filtration system, instead of a water softener. Once your water quality is assessed, you will know what type system you need. This will vary according to the number of people in your home as well as the number of bathrooms and appliances. After you have familiarized yourself with local water problems and investigated some solutions, you will be ready to call your local plumbing and water treatment service for an on-site assessment and system recommendation.
