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well water and water softener

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Wayne1, Nov 23, 2008.

  1. Nov 23, 2008 #1
    Wayne1

    Wayne1 Inactive User

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    I am moving soon and the new place has well water and a water softener, they inspected the well and found it safe for humans to drink, i am waiting on the test to get back to me. My question is i'm assuming i need to bypass the  water softener hook up and just use the virgin well water to my ro/di unit?  I cannot get rural water out there till spring.   And how about dumping salt water in the septic?  
    Thanks Wayne
     
  2. Nov 23, 2008 #2
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    I have a well with a softener & I just use the softened water to run through my RODI
     
  3. Nov 23, 2008 #3
    Waverz

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    I believe the water softener is gonna act like a pre filter for RODI, it should drastically increase the filter/membrane life of your RODI. If i am wrong on this someone please let me know as i am going to be adding a softener to my house soon and was sort of wondering the same thing.
     
  4. Nov 23, 2008 #4
    phishcrazee Riverside

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    we do the same...... I don't think the small amount of SW you put into your septic tank will do much harm in regards to the bacteria balance, from what I've read.  Unless you have a huge SW system and do quite a few water changes, I'm sure it will be fine.
     
  5. Nov 24, 2008 #5
    Wayne1

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    Thanks, i will use my softener first then through the ro/di..
     

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