WATER SOFTENERS AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS
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This study was undertaken to investigate the effect home ion-exchange water softeners may have on the performance of onsite septic tanks. 2-pager | Executive Summary Full Report | 1-Minute Video |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Study compared the chloride discharge to controls for neighborhoods that optimized existing water softeners and neighborhoods that replaced equipment with high-efficiency rated systems.
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Focused on efficiency improvements in household water heaters from the use of softened water, and the subsequent effect on performance of fixtures.
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