Water softening is here

Published:  Monday, October 22, 2007 (10 months, 1 week ago)
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On Wednesday, the Delphos Water Treatment Plant began the softening process by introducing lime to the new reservoir water.
“Those households not using a water softener should have noticed a little difference when the city transitioned from well water — with an average hardness of 550 parts per million — to reservoir water, with a hardness of 240 parts per million,” Safety Service Director Greg Berquist said.
The city has set a goal to eventually offer customers the softest municipal water in the area with a softness of 120 parts per million, which in the city’s opinion will eliminate the need for water softeners.
By the end of business on Thursday, the water in the plant was at 120 parts per million. The effects of this softened water will include but not be limited to an increase in the foaming effect when using laundry soap, dish soap, body wash, etc.
“Less product will be needed to acquire a satisfactory cleaning results. Less product will also be required for dishwashers and noticeably less scaling in showers and in appliances. The long-term effect of softened water will included a longer usage life to hot-water heaters and appliances that dispense water. Mineral depositing will be eliminated or drastically reduced,” Berquist added.
Those households that choose to continue to process their household water with a water softening system should follow the manufacture’s instructions on how soft water is processed. The softer water should consume less salt and reduce the number and length of recharge cycles.
The city will continue to provide information to its customers on the softness of the water.
Last week, the new water treatment plant began operations and introduced water from the reservoir into the distribution system.

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  1. #1 — Added 10 months, 1 week ago

    I do not understand how adding a Calcium Compound (Lime) to water can soften it?? Please Explain.

    I do understand how it could raise the pH but what is the process for softening water using lime??

    Sincerely,

    Eldon

    Posted on October 22, 2007 at 5:50 pm by Eldon C. Muehling