Including filter system and high-performance Magnesium filter.
Magnesium is a common mineral that can dissolve into household water after passing through rock and soil. In small amounts it’s normal, but when levels are higher it can change how water behaves around the house. Many Open Sands homeowners first recognize it by symptoms like hard-feeling water, spots on fixtures, or poor soap lathering. Because magnesium often comes with calcium, a water test is the only sure way to know which mineral is responsible.
High magnesium isn’t usually detectable by taste or smell, and its effects tend to show up in everyday use rather than a single glass. Water with more dissolved minerals can cause scale to build inside water heaters, pipes, and appliances over time, and leave stubborn residue on dishes, shower doors, and faucets. If you live in Open Sands and notice persistent mineral buildup, a simple water analysis will reveal whether magnesium is a major contributor to your home’s hardness.
The most effective single-filter solution for magnesium at the point of entry is a whole-house water softener using ion exchange. These systems remove hardness minerals like magnesium by exchanging them for sodium or potassium ions as water flows through the resin, delivering softer, better-rinsing water throughout your Open Sands home. Treating water at the main line prevents scale before it reaches showers, sinks, and appliances, so your plumbing and fixtures stay cleaner longer.
Sizing an ion exchange softener depends on your water’s hardness, household size, and usage patterns, and it’s installed to protect every tap in the house. The resin is periodically regenerated so magnesium removal remains effective instead of dwindling like some media-only filters. If reducing magnesium is your priority rather than changing taste or odor, an ion exchange whole-house system is typically the right choice; Mr. Pure Water can test Open Sands water and recommend the system that fits your home.