Including filter system and high-performance Magnesium filter.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that can dissolve from rock and soil into household water. In low concentrations it’s normal, but when there’s more present it changes how water performs around the house. Lewis homeowners often notice the effects as hard-feeling water, soap that won’t lather well, or spotting on fixtures — signs easily mistaken for calcium without a test to separate the two.
Higher concentrations of magnesium don’t always alter taste or smell, so problems usually show up in everyday use rather than a drinking glass. Over time mineral-rich water can build scale inside water heaters, pipes, and appliances and leave stubborn residue on dishes, shower doors, and faucets. A straightforward water analysis will tell whether magnesium is a meaningful contributor to your home’s hardness profile in Lewis.
For whole-house magnesium reduction, the most effective single-filter choice is an ion-exchange water softener installed at the point of entry. These systems remove hardness minerals such as magnesium by exchanging them for sodium or potassium ions in a resin bed, so water that reaches your Lewis home’s showers, sinks, and appliances rinses cleaner and is less likely to form scale. Treating all incoming water provides consistent protection throughout the house.
Sizing an ion-exchange softener for a Lewis home depends on measured hardness, household size, and daily water use, and it’s installed to protect every tap. The resin is replenished during regular regeneration cycles to keep magnesium removal consistent, avoiding the gradual decline some media-only filters can show. If lowering magnesium is your priority rather than addressing taste or odor, this targeted softening approach is generally the best option — and Mr. Pure Water can test your water and design a whole-house system to match your needs.