Water Treatment 101

The ProSystems Process

Working to Protect Americans from harmful contaminants found in community water systems is what ProSystems is all about. And water filtration systems are the solution.

There are many different types of water treatment systems available to Americans. Let’s take a brief look at each.

Carbon Filters

Carbon filters, like those found in water filtration pitchers and other home filtration systems, are an affordable and commonly used home water treatment device. Carbon filters use granular-activated carbon and resins to bond with and trap contaminants. These filters are effective at improving the taste of water, and many will also reduce lead and other contaminants.

Distillers

Distillers heat water to the boiling point, and then collect the water vapor as it condenses, killing disease-causing microbes and leaving most chemical contaminants behind.

Reverse Osmosis

Reverse osmosis units force water through a semi-permeable membrane under pressure, leaving contaminants behind.

Water Softeners

Water softeners use a cation exchange resin, regenerated with sodium chloride or potassium chloride, to reduce the amount of hardness (calcium, magnesium) in the water. The hardness ions in the water are replaced with sodium or potassium ions.

Water treatment systems Provide many benefits to consumers. Here are just a few.

Water filtration:

  • Removes chlorine, chloramine and many other contaminants
  • Provides better tasting and better smelling water
  • Costs much less and is more convenient than bottled water
  • Protects and extends life of plumbing fixtures and water using appliances
  • Enhances flavor of food

Water softeners:

  • Contribute to softer skin and shinier, more manageable hair
  • Allow for brighter and softer clothes
  • Reduce hard water stains
  • Produce virtually spot-free dishes
  • Prolong the life of your water heater by reducing scale buildup
  • Prolong the life of your faucets and all pipes

When you partner with ProSystems, we’ll help you explain to your customers what they need, why they need it and how it will be put to work in their homes. Ultimately, the ProSystems Solution will translate into profits for your company.