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Backseat Driver

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4. Yes - as long as you are improving water quality in the home

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Dec 15, 2020, 10:15 AM

Dec 2020

get an under counter RO system for the kitchen.

This article discusses the benefits of having both: http://blog.watertech.com/is-reverse-osmosis-needed-if-have-a-water-softener/
Of course, it's sales material, but...well you can decide to do it now or do it later...I don't think you'll regret having contaminant free water for drinking and cooking just as you'll have peace of mind in protecting the pipes, bath feel, and reduced laundry soaps that cling to fabrics. I hate when my drinking water Pur filter indicates replacement--they never last long enough.

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Next update - new water softener. Any input on the value of adding a reverse osmosis system? [View all] Siwsan Dec 2020 OP

I added a reverse osmosis system last year. apcalc Dec 2020 #1

Normally, I can refill my 3 gallon dispenser jug at Kroger Siwsan Dec 2020 #2

Can you get your water tested? Then look for the least expensive system that takes out the bad stuff mitch96 Dec 2020 #3

My plumber had me drop off water samples from an inside tap, and an outside tap Siwsan Dec 2020 #6

Yes - as long as you are improving water quality in the home Backseat Driver Dec 2020 #4

Thanks! Siwsan Dec 2020 #10

I have removed more reverse osmosis systems Chainfire Dec 2020 #5

I have a well, and the water is HARD. Siwsan Dec 2020 #8

Our water straight from the faucet was very, very hard.... northoftheborder Dec 2020 #7

Great information - Thanks! Siwsan Dec 2020 #9

I looked at putting one in and decided to go with a Berkeley. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #11