[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

I have drunk tap water most of my life, and never felt the need for a water softener which is probably good because they add salt to your drinking water.

A few years ago I remodeled my kitchen, and at that time I added a commercial quality spin-on filter under my sink, so my sink tap water and refrigerator water line are filtered. In the long run this saves money because I don't have to have and replace the water filter in the refrigerator.

There are many paths to water purity, but I would certainly avoid the people who make the high-pressure approaches.

I disagree, I have a test kit (from the pet store) to test the level of salt in the water, there is NONE in ours with a salt based water softener. I test the water 2 or 3 times a year to make sure the system is working correctly.