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Originally Posted by ltcdfancher
Can someone explain the need for a softener or filter? My wife and I will move into our first TV home in Well Point in March. I want to install an RO system for the refrigerator. I wanted to include an RO tap at the island sink too, which would require a separate, under-sink unit. I know that the filters and membranes can be expensive, but using these for drinking water and ice only means far fewer gallons running through the system than a whole-house filter. Water hardness is another issue, of course.
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We came from Michigan where supposedly outside of Flint has some of the best drinking water. We were surprised at the chlorine smell that was coming from the tap water so we got the Nova whole house system and that eliminated that issue.
I didn't think the water was very hard but after a year we noticed a lot of scale built up on the faucets and shower heads. Also water spots on sinks, faucets and everywhere water would splash. I never did a test but I suspect lime and calcium. After we got the water softener that issue was eliminated as well.