What is a “no salt” system?
“No salt” systems are not true water softeners. The only way to remove hard water deposits from your home is through the ion exchange process of a softener. No salt “softeners” do not remove any hardness minerals from the water. These types of systems are typically whole house carbon filter systems called conditioners. They improve bad tastes and odors and reduce chlorine, but will not prevent hard water problems. If a consumer is looking to protect their home from hard water damage, they should shop for a real water softener. The claims made by these “no salt” systems are not certified by any third party testing lab such as the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and companies that sell these systems often make unsubstantiated statements about their products. For more info on these systems, please contact the Vincennes Water Quality Association at 480-947-9850.
