Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance Chloride filter.
Chloride is a naturally occurring ion that can appear in drinking water and sometimes comes from road salts, water softener discharge, or industrial sources. At home you’ll often first notice higher chloride as a salty or brackish taste from the tap, especially in cold water. While chloride isn’t a microorganism, its presence can indicate elevated dissolved salts overall. Lakewood homeowners—whether on a private well or connected to a local system—should be aware that chloride can be one of the factors that affects household water quality.
Besides affecting taste, chloride can worsen corrosion in certain plumbing materials and fixtures when combined with other water chemistry factors like pH and total dissolved solids. Over time that may contribute to pinhole leaks, staining, or shortened appliance life. Because chloride is dissolved, it won’t be captured by basic sediment filters or many standard “taste and odor” cartridges. The safest step for Lakewood residents is to test the water to see whether chloride or other dissolved salts are elevated before choosing treatment.
Reverse osmosis is generally the most effective single-filter method for reducing chloride because RO membranes remove dissolved ions, not just particulates. A properly sized RO system can noticeably lower chloride and other dissolved salts that cause a salty taste, which is why it’s recommended when the goal is reducing total dissolved solids rather than only improving odor or removing sediment. Many homeowners in the Lakewood area install RO at the point of use for drinking and cooking, since whole-house RO requires greater flow capacity and storage.
For a whole-house solution in Lakewood, match the design to your measured chloride level and household demand. Whole-house RO systems can be built to serve an entire home but typically need prefiltration to protect the membrane and often include a storage tank for peak flows. Note that a water softener reduces hardness but does not remove chloride and can increase sodium and chloride in its discharge, so it won’t solve a salty-tasting water problem. Mr. Pure Water can help Lakewood homeowners confirm the source of a salty taste and plan a whole-house RO configuration that targets chloride appropriately.
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