What is the difference between reverse osmosis and whole-home filtration?+
Reverse osmosis usually treats drinking and cooking water at one tap. Whole-home filtration treats incoming water before it reaches fixtures throughout the property. They solve different problems and can sometimes be used together.
What does a water softener remove?+
A softener primarily addresses hardness minerals such as calcium and magnesium through ion exchange. This can reduce scale and spotting, but it is not the same as filtration for every taste, odour or contaminant concern.
How do I know which treatment system I need?+
Start with the concern you want to improve, the water source, any available test results, household flow and maintenance preferences. Hydra Plumbing can use those details to explain suitable options.
Does Hydra Plumbing install iSpring systems?+
Yes. Hydra Plumbing is an iSpring dealer and installs appropriate reverse-osmosis and filtration equipment for Ottawa-area homes.