Both units would be $1994, I suggest just doing the whole house filter and waiting on the softener.
Myths About Hard Water
First I would like to say that I advocate the use of a whole house
water filtration system rather or in addition to a water softener.
The manufacturer I get our filters from "Axeon" makes both so
it's not a matter of offering one over the other, but why spend the
additional money if not needed.
The World Health Organization says that "there does not
appear to be any convincing evidence that water hardness causes
adverse health effects in humans". In fact, the National Research
Council has found that hard water can actually serve as a dietary
supplement for calcium and magnesium
Myths
MYTH #1 - Water Softeners Are Safe For The Environment
Fact: Water Softeners Cause Considerable Damage to the Environment
According to Ann Heil, a Supervising Engineer of the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, automatic water softeners waste
water and put a salty brine into the waste stream. High salts in the waste stream can harm aquatic life and can damage crops
irrigated with downstream waters.
There are many simple solutions you can take to fix any mineral spotting - and none of them require a water softener. A teaspoon
of Sour Salt will handle mineral residue in the dishwasher. Rain-X or furniture wax will minimize water spots on shower doors.
Finally, a whole-house water filter, that retains healthy minerals, will work great for bathing, cooking, cleaning and drinking.
MYTH #2 - Hard Water Is Harsh, Fades Clothes and Dries Skin and Hair
Fact: Hard Water Does Not Fade Colors or Dry Skin and Hair Chlorine in tap water does the damage, just as chlorine bleach.
Water softeners do not remove chlorine or chlorine disinfection byproducts
MYTH #3 - Water Softeners Filter Water
Fact: Water Softeners Do Not Filter Water;
They Only Exchange Sodium for Minerals In other words, water softeners convert dirty, chlorinated tap
water into dirty, chlorinated, salty water. There is still a need to use a secondary filter system to remove salt,
sediment and chlorine to produce a palatable water for drinking and cooking - but only at the kitchen tap. Dirty chlorinated, salty water still
runs throughout the rest of the home.
MYTH #4 - Minerals In Water Are Contaminants
Fact: Hardness Minerals Are Not Contaminants, Minerals are Nutrients
Scientific findings supported by research at the World Health Organization (
www.WHO.int) have shown that drinking water
rich with essential minerals, specifically calcium and magnesium, protects good health and leads to lower instances of heart disease and stroke.