Residential Water Treatment in Northern New Jersey
Transform your home's water quality with expert residential water treatment services in Northern New Jersey. Ensure clean, safe water for your family today!
Addressing Residential Water Challenges in Morristown, NJ
Identify Common Residential Water Problems
Hard Water Issues
Symptoms: Hard water is easy to spot: it leaves a bathtub ring made up of hardness minerals and soap. This scum collects on shower walls, clings to hair, clogs skin pores and makes house cleaning difficult. Hard water deposits also can clog pipes, cause water heaters to operate inefficiently, and increase maintenance on water-using appliances .
Hard Water Solutions
At Portasoft, we provide reliable solutions to combat the challenges of hard water in your home. Our advanced water softening systems are designed to protect your plumbing and appliances while enhancing water quality for daily use.
- High-Efficiency Water Softeners: Reduce scale buildup to extend the lifespan of your pipes and appliances.
- Customized Solutions: Tailored systems to fit the specific needs of your household water supply.
- Professional Installation and Maintenance: Ensure optimal performance with expert service and support.
Iron in Water
Symptoms: Iron water is easy to detect; it may leave iron stains on sinks, clothing and linens, or it can form scale in pipes and water-using appliances that make water look and smell bad. A water-testing professional can determine how much iron is present in a home and which type of iron it is.
- Clear water iron: Water is clear when drawn from the tap – it turns red after standing for a time as the iron mixes with the air and oxidizes
- Red water iron: Water is red when drawn from the tap – the iron has already oxidized in the ground, well, or water system
Iron Removal Solutions
Portasoft offers specialized iron removal systems to improve the quality of your residential water. Our innovative filtration solutions effectively eliminate iron, ensuring your water is clear, great-tasting, and free from unsightly stains.
- Advanced Filtration Technology:
- Air injection specifically targets iron to prevent staining and improve taste.
- The latest technology in chemical injection to remove stubborn iron.
- Versatile Options: Suitable for various levels and types of iron contamination.
- Expert Testing and Installation: Accurate identification of iron types for customized treatment.
Acidic Water Problems
Symptoms: Acid water cannot be detected by the water’s appearance, feel or odor. Its symptoms, however, are very apparent in the home. Acid water, in conjunction with copper fittings and fixtures, can cause blue-green stains, on plumbing fixtures, and can eat away chrome on faucets, fittings, and pipes. It can etch china and glassware and corrode water-using appliances. A water-testing professional can test for the degree of acidity in a home’s water supply.
Acidic Water Correction
Portasoft provides effective pH balancing treatments to neutralize acidic water in your home. Safeguard your plumbing and ensure safe water usage with our tailored correction solutions.
- Conditioning Systems:
- Acid neutralizers dissolve calcium into the water to neutralize corrosive water gently and effectively.
- The latest technology in chemical injection can accurately raise (or lower) more aggressive pH levels.
- Home Assessment Services: Thorough analysis to customize the right solution for your property.
- Preventive Maintenance Plans: Keep your water system running smoothly with regular check-ups.
Bacteria and Chemical Contamination
Symptoms: Contamination from bacteria and chemicals in residential water can be a silent threat, often going unnoticed without proper testing. Symptoms of such contamination include water that has an unpleasant taste or odor, making it undesirable for drinking or cooking. In more severe cases, the presence of bacteria like coliforms and harmful chemicals can cause health issues, particularly affecting sensitive household members.
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Coliform Bacteria: Typically doesn’t affect water’s smell or taste, but presence indicates possible pathogens. Must be tested by a professional.
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Chemical Contaminants: Water may have a chemical taste or smell, often from chlorine or industrial pollutants, affecting all uses from drinking to showering.
Bacteria and Chemical Removal
Ensure your family’s health with Portasoft’s comprehensive bacteria and chemical removal solutions. Our purification systems deliver safe and clean water for all your household needs.
- Comprehensive Purification Systems:
- Ultra violet light systems eliminate harmful bacteria and chemical contaminants effectively.
- Chlorine and advanced chemical injection systems sterilize water effectively.
- Certified NSF/ANSI Technologies: Provide peace of mind with trusted and proven purification methods.
- Ongoing Support and Service: Enjoy expert assistance for maintaining water quality.
Reverse Osmosis Water Systems
Engineered to reduce a wide range of common and advanced contaminants, reverse osmosis systems are considered the most thorough solution available for water filtration. With a pair of filters and a semipermeable membrane that separates contaminants from your home water, these systems:
- Provide the same great quality as bottled water
- Save you money over time without having to rely on bottled water
- Offer unrivaled reduction of advanced contaminants such as PFOA, PFOS and pharmaceuticals
- Use enclosed filters that are fast and easy to replace
- Can fit under most kitchen or bathroom sinks
Advanced Technology Focused on Safer, Cleaner Water
- New premium post-filter reduces PFOA/PFOS, DEET, Ibuprofen, MTBE, VOCs
- Reduction of 92 total contaminants
- Removes 99.1% Lead
- BPA-free system
Frequently Asked Questions
My system is constantly leaking, what should I do?
If your system is constantly leaking, here’s what you can do:
- Bypass the System: Temporarily bypass it to stop water flow while you troubleshoot.
- Identify the Leak Source: Check valves, seals, and connections for signs of water leakage. Inspect the drain line and fittings for damage or loose connections.
- Inspect Components: Look for worn or damaged seals, O-rings, or fittings. Check for clogs in the drain line.
- Manual Regeneration Test: Run a manual cycle to see if the leak worsens during regeneration.
- Get Professional Help: If you can’t find the issue, visit our support page or contact us for expert assistance.
Is there a product I can pour down my well to remedy hard, acidic or iron water?
Unfortunately no, there is nothing available to pour in one’s well to remedy most common water problems. Almost all minerals must be filtered through a POE (point of entry) system for correction, installed at the waters point of entry to the home.
I have heard that soft water feels different, is this true?
Yes, soft water does feel different. Soft water does not contain the two hardness minerals calcium and magnesium which adheres to your skin, stripping it of its natural oils. It is necessary to make some adjustments after installing a water softener, use 1/2 the normal measurement of soaps and detergents. If soft water is difficult to get used to, hard water can be blended in and gradually reduced.
Is it true that the discharge of salt water from a water softener is bad for my septic system?
The answer is no, The sodium discharge has been found to bring the bacterial environment necessary for waste breakdown, closer to an optimal range then the lower sodium supplies tested. The conditions are ideal for and favored by the bacteria.
Will a water softener add salt to my drinking water?
The answer is no. However, there is a minimal increase in sodium. Salt is essential to regenerate the resin inside the tank, after regeneration the salt water is rinsed out a drain line. The ion exchange process adds a small amount of sodium. The increase of sodium in 1 quart of softened water would be equivalent to the sodium in 1 slice of white bread (approximately). The exact amount of sodium added will vary depending on the hardness of the water.