Water Softeners & Reverse Osmosis Filters in Andrews, TX; Odessa, TX; Seminole, TX; and the Surroundings
A water softener and a reverse osmosis (RO) system work best when used together, as they treat different water quality problems.
Key Differences
- Water Softener: Conditions the entire house by removing hard minerals like calcium and magnesium through ion exchange, replacing them with sodium or potassium. This prevents scale buildup in pipes and appliances.
- Reverse Osmosis: Purifies water at a single point (usually under the kitchen sink) by pushing it through a fine membrane. This removes 99% of total dissolved solids, including the sodium added by the softener, heavy metals, and PFAS.
Why Use Them Together?
- Better Drinking Water: Softened water contains extra sodium. An RO system removes this sodium and other impurities to provide clean, great-tasting drinking water.
- Protecting the RO Membrane: Running softened water through an RO system reduces hardness minerals before they reach the fragile membrane, extending the life of your RO equipment.
Ellison Plumbing, LLC can help residents of Andrews, TX; Odessa, TX; Seminole, TX; and the entire Permian Basin install, repair, and maintain water softener and reverse osmosis systems. We can assist both residential and commercial property owners with these services.
We are local and family owned, and have years of experience in the plumbing business. Therefore, you can count on quality work and quality service every single time you call us. We’d be happy to fully inspect your system and honestly let you know whether your property could benefit from a water softener and reverse osmosis system.
Contact us today to schedule your plumbing service.
