Water treatment systems help in eliminating undesirable substances in your water. This makes the water safe for drinking and minimizes waterborne diseases. These systems enhance the quality of the water by eradicating any unpleasant tastes, smells, and colors. Water treatment also verifies that the plumbing infrastructure is not compromised due to the formation of scale or corrosion. Here are the main types of water treatment systems commercial plumbers can install in your home or business:
1. Water Softeners
Water softening involves the removal of minerals — especially calcium and magnesium — that form hard water. They utilize a process known as ion exchange, where hard minerals are exchanged with sodium or potassium ions. The system comprises a resin tank containing negatively charged resin and a brine tank with a salt solution. When the hard water passes through the resin tank, the minerals attach themselves to the beads of the tank while the softened water comes out of the system.
There are various techniques through which commercial plumbers can install water softeners. One common use is the whole-house installation, where the softener is connected at the point where the main water line enters the house. Plumbers also provide bypass connections to outdoor drinking water supply pipes that do not need softening. The most common method of installation involves making connections to the main water line, installing the softener, and then making a drainage path for the wastewater from the softener.
2. Reverse Osmosis Systems
Reverse osmosis systems rely on the application of pressure on water to pass through a semipermeable membrane. This membrane has small pores that allow water molecules to pass while excluding other particles, impurities, and dissolved substances. When water passes through this membrane, dirt and any other impurities are washed out of the water and become waste products. It consists of pre-filters designed to take out larger particles and stand as a safeguard for the membrane, the reverse osmosis membrane, and post-filtration used to refine the last stage of the process. The system has a storage tank where the purified water is stored until required for use.
3. Whole-house Filtration Systems
Whole-house filtration systems operate by filtering all water that enters a particular home or business through the main water supply. When water enters a building, it first undergoes the process of purification, which involves filtering out many substances. The first step involves a sediment filter that targets larger particles such as sand and rust. Further stages may encompass the use of activated carbon to remove chlorine, volatile organic compounds, and odors. Some systems use extra pre-set filters tailored for elements such as lead or sulfur. The system will then distribute the filtered water through the building’s plumbing system, making sure clean water is available at every point.
4. UV Purification Systems
UV purification systems involve the use of ultraviolet light to kill germs in water. Whenever water passes through the chamber, it comes into contact with UV lamps that professionals will install in the system. This light passes through the cell walls of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites and damages their DNA, making them incapable of multiplication or causing an infection. UV system efficiency varies depending on factors such as water quality, water velocity, and the UV light dosage. These systems are chemical-based and do not affect the taste or the composition of water. They are beneficial for the water from private wells and are the last step in the water filtration process.
5. Sediment Filters
Home and business owners can use sediment filters to remove particulate matter from water through a process of filtration where the particles are separated by the filter media using the process of straining. The filter is mainly a cylindrical cartridge that contains various compounds such as polypropylene or pleated polyester. When the water passes through the filter, it removes all particles smaller than the micron rating.
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Good water treatment is beneficial in guarding the structural integrity of the pipes in a plumbing system against the formation of scale and corrosion. In industrial applications, treated water enhances product quality and durability of equipment used in the processing line. Contact commercial plumbers to benefit from their specialized water filtration tools and equipment today.
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