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A traditional salt-based water softener with its main resin tank © Ecohome
Drinking water and treatment

Types of Water Softeners for Well Water: a Homeowner's & Pro's Guide

...softener. For example, high levels of iron can 'foul' or coat the resin beads inside a water softener, rendering it ineffective at removing hardness. This is why a thorough water test is the essential first step. How water softeners work A traditional salt-based water softener operates on a principle called ion exchan...