Including filter system and high-performance Magnesium filter.
Magnesium is a common mineral that can dissolve into household water from rock and soil. In modest amounts it’s normal, but when levels rise it can change how water behaves around the house. Many Skipper homeowners first spot the issue indirectly — water that feels hard, mineral spots on fixtures, or soap that won’t lather — and because magnesium often shows up together with calcium, testing is the only way to know for sure.
High magnesium isn’t usually detectable by taste or smell, and its effects tend to show up in daily use rather than a drinking glass. Mineral-heavy water can cause scale to form inside water heaters, pipes, and appliances over time, and it can leave stubborn residue on dishes, shower doors, and faucets. A simple water test is the best way for Skipper residents to determine whether magnesium is a meaningful part of their home’s hardness profile.
For point-of-entry protection in Skipper homes, the most effective single-filter solution 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 passes through a resin bed. That produces water that rinses cleaner and reduces scale where it begins — before it reaches showers, sinks, and appliances — delivering consistent improvement throughout the house.
A correctly sized ion exchange softener is chosen based on your water hardness, household size, and usage, then installed to protect every tap in your Skipper home. The resin is refreshed during periodic regeneration cycles so magnesium removal stays effective rather than declining like some media-only filters. If your priority is lowering magnesium rather than changing taste or odor, this focused approach is usually the best option — and Mr. Pure Water can test your water and design a whole-house system suited to your needs.