Phone: 305-404-8790
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 305-404-8790
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 305-404-8790
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance Chloride filter.
Chloride is a common dissolved ion that appears in many water sources and can also come from road salt, water softener discharge, or some industrial inputs. At home you’ll often notice it as a salty or slightly brackish taste, especially in cold tap water. Chloride itself isn’t a pathogen, but it’s a good indicator of elevated dissolved salts overall. Lindgren homeowners—particularly those with private wells or living where salt influence is possible—often keep an eye on chloride as part of routine water quality checks.
Besides changing the taste, chloride can play a role in increased corrosion of certain plumbing materials and fixtures when combined with other water chemistry factors like pH and total dissolved solids. Over time that may lead to pinhole leaks, staining, or shorter appliance life. Because chloride is dissolved, simple sediment filters and many “taste and odor” cartridges won’t remove it. The surest way to know if chloride is a concern in your Lindgren home is to test your water so you can pick the right treatment for your situation.
The most effective single-filter option for reducing chloride is reverse osmosis, since RO membranes are designed to reject dissolved ions rather than just particles. An RO system can noticeably lower chloride and other dissolved salts that cause a salty taste, which is why it’s commonly recommended when the goal is reducing total dissolved solids rather than only addressing smell or sediment. Many Lindgren households install RO at the kitchen sink where drinking and cooking water is produced, because whole-house RO requires greater flow capacity and storage.
If you want a whole-house plan in Lindgren, match the system to your measured chloride level and household water demand—whole-house RO is possible but typically needs prefiltration to protect the membrane and a storage tank for peak use. Note that water softeners do not remove chloride and can increase sodium and chloride in their discharge, so they aren’t a solution for salty taste. Mr. Pure Water can test your supply, identify the source of any salty taste, and design a whole-house RO configuration that targets chloride appropriately.
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