Common Water Conditioning Questions

Q: How much sodium will I get from soft water?

A: About 140mg per quart of water consumed. Compare this to a slice of bread (70mg), or worse yet, pizza (up to 1100 per slice) and this does not seem so bad. The average American takes in about 5000mg of sodium per day.

Q: What will a Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System do to the level of sodium and other contaminants?

A: A good quality, properly maintained system can reduce most contaminants by at least 90%, sometimes as much as 95% or more.

Q: Will a water softener remove iron?

A: A water softener can remove all of the iron in many cases if it is sized correctly and the iron is dissolved (ferrous iron) in the water. Extreme cases will need a pre treatment of some kind ahead of the softener to properly remove all of the iron.

Q: How much salt will be used to soften the water?

A: This can vary greatly from one home to another. It is not uncommon to see a family of one person use 15-20 lbs. per month, and a family of six use 60-80 lbs. per month. The amount of hardness, iron, and members in the family have the largest affect on the amount of salt used. Also, the type of salt saving features such as metered or non-metered can impact the overall salt usage. Once a water test is taken and your equipment is selected we can give a better estimate on salt usage.

Q: How do I know Champion is the best company to choose?

A: Because we know water from the bottom up. Our company is one of the only sources in the area that can handle anything to do with water in you home. We have been dealing with water wells for over 50 years and water conditioning for over 20 years in the area. Who could serve your water needs better? We have proven equipment and the knowledge to do the job right.