Water Softeners

We provide Butler homeowners with a range of water softener options to help improve their water quality and get rid of hard water.

Water Softeners

Water Softeners are used to treat what is called “hard water.” Hard water is groundwater that contains high levels of minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which can cause a variety of issues in the home from dry skin to damaged plumbing. A water softener works to reduce the effects of these excess minerals in your home’s water.


Signs of Hard Water

Rust, staining, discoloration on appliances or faucets

Spots on glasses, dishes, silverware from calcium carbonate

Dry, itchy skin and/or dull hair

Milkly/Cloudy water

How a Water Soften Works

Water softeners work by taking water from your or city water pipes and filtering it through a mineral tank. This mineral tank contains a resonated media that filters out the calcium, magnesium, and even small traces of iron from your water. Resonated media can be either plastic or resin beads that have a negative electrical charge. The negatively charged plastic or resin beads attract the positive charge of the hard particles, calcium, and magnesium, removing them from the water

Once the particles are attached to the beads, the control valve sends a mixture of water and salt from the brine tank to the resin bed. The salt removes that particles from the beads and the debris are flushed from the system.
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Advanced Water Softener Technology


Water softener technology is better than ever! The technology that we use here at Aqua Solutions includes new techniques that use a significantly less amount of salt than average systems, reducing it from 10 lbs of salt per rinse down to 6 lbs of salt per rinse. This can save you a bag of salt every ten rinses!

Water Softener Types

Ion Exchange Water Softeners

These water softeners use the method we discussed above, exchanging ions, or electrically charged particles, typically substituting sodium ions for the calcium, iron, magnesium, and other hard minerals. This type requires periodic salt refills and can add small amounts of salt to your water.

Duel-Tank Water Softeners

 This water softener system uses two resin tanks, leaving one always available for use and giving time for the other tank to complete the regeneration cycle for 24-hour access to soft water. These are an excellent option for large households or homes with higher water usage.

Water Softener FAQs

Answering All Your Water Softener Questions

  • What is Water Softening?

    Hard water occurs when your water is filled with excessive amounts of calcium and magnesium. Hard water can make soap less effective, clog pipes, and dry out the skin. By using water softening, you can resolve these issues. 


    Water softening is a technique that removes the ions from that water that causes it to be hard. Calcium, magnesium, and iron ions can be removed during this proves. Water softening is most effective when the water softening unit to connected directly to the water supply. 

  • What is a Water Softener?

    A water softener is used to remove the minerals in water that make it hard, such as calcium and magnesium. 


  • What Does a Water Softener Do?

    A water softener is a specific ion exchanger that is defined to remove ions that are positively charged. Typically, water softeners remove calcium and magnesium ions, which are known as hardness minerals. Softeners can also be used to remove iron ions and are capable of removing up to five milligrams per liter of dissolved iron. 


    A water softener works by collecting the calcium and magnesium in a conditioning tank. The water softener periodically flushes this tank to drain away from the hardness minerals. If an ion exchanger Is applied for water softening, it will work by replacing the calcium and magnesium ions in the water with ions such as sodium. 

  • How long does a water softener last?

    With a high-quality water softener, you can expect it to last for many years as long as they are properly maintained. 


  • Is Softened Water Safe to Drink?

    Yes, softened water is safe to drink and still contains all the natural minerals we need. The calcium and magnesium are removed, and then some sodium is added, making it safe to drink. The sodium content of softened water should only be up to 300mg/L of sodium. 


    If you live in an area with high hardness, you should not use softened water to prepare baby bottles due to the high sodium content. 


  • Can I mix Water Softening Salts?

    Generally, it is safe to mix salts in your water softener, but keep in mind that some softeners are designed to use specific products. Using products beyond what is recommended can result in low function. 


    We do not recommend mixing rock salt with evaporated salt. This can lead to clogs in the reservoir. Allow your unit to run out of one type of salt before you add in a new kind of salt to avoid any issues. 

  • How Do I Maintain My Water Softener?

    If your water is not becoming soft enough, you may need to check if there is an issue with the salt being used or if there is a mechanical issue. If neither of these issues is present, then you may need to replace the softener resin or your softener itself. 


    Typically you will not need to clean out your brine tank unless your softener is using a salt product that has a large amount of water-insoluble content or there is a serious mechanical problem. 


    Brine production can be interrupted by mushing, which is when loosely compacted salt pellets or cube-style salt is used in the resin and forms tiny crystals of evaporated salt. Mushing can interrupt brine production and prevent water from becoming soft, so it is crucial to watch out for this issue. 

    While the above maintenance tips are important, the best way to maintain your water softener is to have it serviced and maintained by the professionals at Aqua Solutions.