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Old 10-09-2012, 08:06 AM
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Just moved into Charlotte in July. Some of my neighbors have spent $3000 to $6000 on equiptment to take the hardness and chlorine out of the water. Is there a better more economical way to do this and is this needed? I've heard of a system that cost $500 that is electronic and works well.
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Before U spend anything test the water yourself.
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We bought a Morton Water Softener and also a filter which traps the dirt particles. Google Morton Water Softener. I believe my husband purchased it at Wal-mart. We had the exact same one in our last home for 6 years and worked great. Cost to purchase was about $400.00 for all and had someone install it for us which cost about $150.00. If you need more info, PM me and I will send you my husbands cell #.
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Also check Lowe's and Home Depot. You don't need to spend $3000 to $6000, unless you like to be taken advantage of.
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water softner at HD or Lowes cost about 500 .00 dollars these people that come and try to convince you that the warter is bad are just theives. I have had a water boss for about three years and it is great cost about $500.00 at HD. The villages water is tested every year and u get a report in the mail. it has to meet state requirements

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Also check Lowe's and Home Depot. You don't need to spend $3000 to $6000, unless you like to be taken advantage of.
Agree but before you even do that see if you need it.

You may not have hard water, if not just get a whole home filter with carbon to remove chlorine < $200 and you r done and safe.
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Agree but before you even do that see if you need it.

You may not have hard water, if not just get a whole home filter with carbon to remove chlorine < $200 and you r done and safe.
since all the water in TV comes from the same source how would the hardness be different in different areas?
Also not sure what you mean by safe?
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Well I read here that different parts of TV have different water if I incorrect please explain.

By safe I mean filtering out junk particles, and removing chlorine.
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Well I read here that different parts of TV have different water if I incorrect please explain.

By safe I mean filtering out junk particles, and removing chlorine.
Didn't know that. Read here meaning on TOTV?........that don't make it fact.
does the annual water report include % of junk particles?
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Nothing here is fact is it?

It's all opinions.....no?

But this is a fact

The District is pleased to be able to serve its customers with a supply of pure and safe water while providing dependable wastewater and storm water services.

Water Distribution is regulated by the St. Johns Water Management District (Lake County) and Southwest Florida Water Management District which have issued consumptive use permits to the four utility companies serving the residents of The Villages. Water and wastewater treatment and distribution are regulated by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The Utilities serving the residents of The Villages are:

Village Center Service Area (Lake County and District 1 in Sumter County) is owned by Village Center Community Development District.
Little Sumter Service Area (District 2, 3 in Sumter County and District 4 in Marion County) is owned by Village Center Community Development District.
North Sumter County Utility Dependent District (District 5, 6, 7, 8 and a part of District 9 in Sumter County) is owned by North Sumter County Utility Dependent District.


And latest published water test for one district
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Even if you get past the hardness issue, I have to say the water I've tasted in The Villages is absolutely undrinkable..The taste is just horrible..I'm from Florida and have tasted municipal water systems thoughout the state and this is by far the poorest tasting I've experienced..I drink only bottled water now and I'm forced to soak glasses in vinegar just to get them clean. I know they keep saying the water is "safe and pure" but the taste and quality certainly leave a lot to be desired.
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Just moved into Charlotte in July. Some of my neighbors have spent $3000 to $6000 on equiptment to take the hardness and chlorine out of the water. Is there a better more economical way to do this and is this needed? I've heard of a system that cost $500 that is electronic and works well.
I purchased a whirlpool whole house filter at Lowes about 3 years ago, $300.00, its electronic, flushs itself every week. The water is great and no clorine taste. Takes about an hour to install. It does require a power source.
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I think that's the ticket to good water
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Warning - do not use All About Water and Solar. We had them install a system in May, and they refuse our phone calls, and refuse to send us the info on the system, warranty, etc.
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