[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

The OP's question was about the legality of discharging the drain onto the ground. When Nova installs a water softener, do you discharge the drain onto the ground and it that a legal installation?

It is clean potable water It is not considered grey water which is not allowed.

There is no prohibition for doing so, except it is not to go into any storm-water drain system.

As another poster stated pools overflow onto the ground

[metoo21]

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

Hey Bob

Is the Nova filter hooked up before or after the water softner?

Thanks

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

We've done it both ways, need more info please call 352.566.2649

I read JRcorvette's question 2 different ways.

1. Based on the flow of water, do the filters come first?

2. Do customers have the filters or softener installed first and later add the other?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

It is clean potable water It is not considered grey water which is not allowed.

There is no prohibition for doing so, except it is not to go into any storm-water drain system.

As another poster stated pools overflow onto the ground

Thank you. The plumbing code is very confusing on this issue. But, since most Village garages do not have a floor drain, the only other sewer drain you could use is the laundry tub, which is usually on the other side of the garage from where you need to locate the water softener, or to tap into the washing machine drain. The only other option would be to dig up the sewer drain in the front yard. So, it is logical to drain the water onto the ground. Note that Sumter County does not require a building permit to install a water softener.

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

We've done it both ways, need more info please call 352.566.2649

Directions with my softener said after directions with filter said before. I researched and found more info that said putting filter before the softener will extend the life of the media in the softener. So that's the way I did mine, filter before softener. Works great.

[mark100]

Also, if there is salt in the mixture, it will kill any grass it comes in contact with. Please be careful.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Larchap49

Directions with my softener said after directions with filter said before. I researched and found more info that said putting filter before the softener will extend the life of the media in the softener.

FYI, the media (resin) lasts 3 to 5 years max, it must be replaced.

[metoo21]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

FYI, the media (resin) lasts 3 to 5 years max, it must be replaced.

Best way to tell that it needs replacing?

[jimkerr]

Originally Posted by metoo21

Best way to tell that it needs replacing?

When it’s not softening anymore.

[merrymini]

Decided against the water softener because of this issue. I had one previously but, because it was located in the basement, it drained into the waste water. Not possible here. So polluting less. Anyway, this water is not so hard, I can live with it.