Making sure your water treatment system works efficiently is simple. Like every other appliance and home system, a water treatment system should be checked by a professional at least once a year and when issues arise. Find out more about some steps that you can take to protect your water treatment system.
Change the Filters When Needed
Most water treatment systems use some type of sediment filter, and these should be changed every six months or every year. The reverse osmosis system also uses membranes that can last as long as two years. The quality of your fresh water also determines when it’s time to change the filters.
Keep an Eye on the Brine Tank
If you have a water softener, you’ll also need to check your brine tank once a month. If you need to replace the salt, use only the highest quality recommended by the manufacturer or the water treatment technician. Stir the salt, and keep the tank half-full to guard against the formation of a crust called the salt bridge.
Sanitize the System Every Year
This is a job you might leave to your water treatment technician, though an amateur can probably do it. You’ll need to shut off the freshwater line, drain the water treatment tanks, and rinse them with bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Then, reassemble the system and flush it a few times before adding new filters. If you also have a water softener, you’ll need to add sanitizer to the brine tank. Then, put the system on regeneration cycle to spread the sanitizer around and rinse out and flush it.
If you have an ultraviolet light system, you’ll need to replace the UV light and its sleeves once a year.
If your water comes from a private well as opposed to a municipal water works, you’ll need to shock your well. After that, open all the cold water fixtures in your house. Turn them off when you start to smell chlorine, and keep them off for at least eight hours. Finally, find your garden hose, aim it away from the area of the septic tank, and run it until you can no longer smell the chlorine. Then test the water to make sure it’s clear of bacteria.
Check the Pressure
You should also make sure to check the system’s pressure gauges. The best pressure is about 60 pounds per square inch. If it falls well below that, it probably means that a filter is clogged and needs to be replaced. It can also mean that sediment is building up somewhere in the system.
Caring for your water treatment system is simple. Taking these steps ensures that your water is safe for drinking, cooking, showering, and more. If you have concerns or require water treatment services, contact Jeff’s Custom Care in Waukesha, WI.