No, you do not need a water softener but may want one if you like soft water. The water in the Villages is considered "hard" and some people prefer the feel of soft water. There can also be some issues of scale build-up with hard water - a water softener will address this by removing the calcium and magnesium that create the hardness.
The water does not (to me) taste very good and a carbon filter will remove the chlorine and provide tastier water (as well as increase the lifespan of the water softener if you have one).
I have a water softener from Home Depot and a 2 canister sediment and carbon filter (20"x4.5") I bought off the internet and installed by a local plumber.
The water is safe to drink and you do not need to do either of these.
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Originally Posted by tekcormn
I am moving down to TV in 2 months from MN when my new house is ready. I was told that I will have salesman knocking on my door trying to sell me a water softener ? Do I even need one and why ?
Also I hear the tap water doesn't taste too well down there. What do people do about this ?
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