Generally, most people drain their discharge into their standard drain, which would go into the public drain system or their septic tank. According to the Water Quality Association Technical Papers concerning septic tanks, etc: "... Concerns about salt and soil absorption rates were also dispelled. The increased sodium content in the tank's discharge was shown to have no detrimental effect on the soil's ability to absorb water in normal drainage field.

A great deal of research has been done on this subject. According to The Water Quality Association (WQA), water softener regeneration discharge poses no problems to a septic tank or its related leach field. Studies have shown that discharge (waste) does not interfere with the system drain field soil percolation, and in many cases, can actually improve the percolation especially when fine textured soils are involved. See similar questions...

Studies conducted at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, and the National Sanitation Foundation confirm that softener regeneration does not harm the bacteria in the septic system. See similar questions...

No. Chlorine is the most harmful chemical for any septic or drain system as it kills the good bacteria needed for proper digestion of the waste. Our goal is to remove the chlorine. See similar questions...

Research was done at the University of Wisconsin and the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) has shown several findings: The normal salt content found in unsoftened water is less than ideal for bacterial growth. The addition of sodium to the system was found to bring the bacterial environment closer to the optimal range. The volume of softener wastes are added to the septic tank slowly and are not of sufficient volume to cause any deleterious hydraulic load problems in septic tank systems. See similar questions...

There is a Public Health Act regulation of 1936, which states that water should not be discharged down a public sewer at a temperature greater than 43ºC, but in reality this is unlikely to be a problem when power flushing. However, do consider the risk of cracking a toilet pan if you discharge very hot water into it when power flushing. See similar questions...

long as the water pressure at the softener is no less than 40 PSI and the run of your softener drain line does not exceed 15 feet, your discharge line may be elevated up to 6 feet above the unit. The line can be elevated an additional 2 feet for each additional 10 PSI of water supply. It depends on your local plumbing codes and rules. Since we ship to so many different areas we cannot "keep up" with the latest local and state laws. See similar questions...

No, a SHOWTECH representative will drain your equipment. Please refer to our order form for a list of costs. If you require further assistance, please call the number on the order form. See similar questions...

If you have more than a couple of tanks, especially if they are large tanks, it makes sense to buy a water changing system that makes use of a faucet-based water pump such as a Python Water Changer (see picture). The Python and similar systems attach to your faucet. A water-powered pump uses the water running from your faucet to suck water from your tank. When finished removing water, you adjust your water temperature, flick a switch, and fresh water flows back into your tank. See similar questions...

It all depends on the hardness of the raw water. The following table shows the additional amount of sodium consumed by drinking one quart of softened water. See similar questions...

Under typical household use and disposal conditions, cleaning products won't eliminate the bacteria that make properly maintained septic tank systems work effectively. Water-soluble cleaning products are designed to be compatible with a wide variety of wastewater treatment systems. For example, research has shown that a homeowner could pour up to a gallon of laundry bleach or disinfectant into a standard septic tank system in one day and not destroy the septic tank's bacteria. See similar questions...

In most areas of the country, the water we use for dishwashing or showering is considered waste water or "gray water". It should not be dumped directly on the ground, but disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. This would include capturing it and transporting to a dump station. If dry camping follow the "scout" rules, dig a hole at least 8 inches deep well away from any water (stream, lake, pond....) and dispose of gray water in this hole. See similar questions...

Our standard installation is quick and unobtrusive. Once installed, you can forget about it except for adding salt as required. In most cases our standard domestic installation method is suitable for most households. If there are any difficulties we can advise you about this when we carry out the survey. But rest assured ... we usually have a way to get round any problems. See similar questions...

Installation is usually completed within two to five working days of placing your order. If you have a direct feed system (as used with combination boilers) the soft water will start to flow immediately after the first salt recharge. If your water passes through a cold water storage tank and is heated in a hot water cylinder, the softened water will gradually replace the water already stored in the tanks and the effect will be slightly delayed. See similar questions...

The most common water softening method is called "ion exchange.” Put simply, this type of softening is a process where calcium and magnesium (the minerals that make water hard) ions are exchanged for sodium ions. This exchange takes place in a "resin bed" made up of a tiny bead-like material. The beads have a negative charge and attract and hold positively charged ions such as sodium. See similar questions...

This is a matter of personal choice. A softener will improve the efficiency and increase the life of appliances using hot water. It will make lathering easier and reduce tide marks on sanitary ware. Some people with skin conditions, such as eczema, have fewer problems if they use soft water for washing. But if you do install a water softener you should make sure that you have a supply of unsoftened water for drinking and cooking. See similar questions...

If you are bothered by a sticky, gummy soap curd deposit in your bathtub or by the buildup of white deposits (called scale) on your cooking pots and coffee maker, a water softener can help with these problems. You can find out the hardness of your drinking water by telephoning your water supplier. The higher the hardness number, the more a water softener will help. See similar questions...

A water softener removes calcium, magnesium, lime, and iron from supply water. By removing these minerals, you eliminate buildup in pipes, on fixtures, and in your RV water heater. See similar questions...

This compact unit measures 6 ¾' in diameter by 22" in height. The water softener will soften approximately 300 gallons of water between regenerations depending on water hardness from the supply. See similar questions...