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Will a water Softener harm the Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) Membrane?

April 26, 2017harm membrane osmosis r.o reverse water softener

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Will a water Softener harm the Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) Membrane?

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No. Calcium and magnesium (lime scale) are two of the hardest minerals for the R.O. Membrane to remove. Sodium (added to the water by the softener) is much easier on the membrane and it will reject 98% of all sodium in the water. A water softener will help extended the life of the membrane.