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DOES YOUR WATER FEEL SLIMY... THE ALKALINITY MAY BE HIGH!

2/22/2024

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​​When people have really high pH they’ll say that their water feels slimy.  Kind of like a snail! Even those with soft water but high-alkalinity tell us their water feels slimy.

This is different than the slippery feeling that people talk about with soft water. Many of our customers in the Northern Neck and Saluda areas find adding a dealkalizer solves their water issue.

What is a dealkalizer?
A dealkalizer system for your water removes carbonate ions by exchanging them with chloride ions by passing over an anionic resin bed.

What is dealkalization?
Dealkalization of water refers to the removal of alkalinity ions from water and lowers the alkalinity before it comes out of your tap. Chloride cycle anion ion-exchange dealkalizers remove alkalinity from water. These chloride cycle dealkalizers operate similar to sodium cycle cation water softeners.

What’s the difference between a dealkalizer and a water softener?
A dealkalizer mainly focuses on eliminating carbonate and bicarbonate ions to reduce alkalinity while reducing the slimy feeling, bitter taste, scaling and corrosion.
A softener mainly focuses on calcium and magnesium ions (hardness minerals) while reducing spotty dishes, scratchy clothes, itchy skin, and scale buildup in plumbing and appliances.

How do I know if my water is high in alkalinity?
Your water may feel slimy and/or have a bitter or soapy taste.
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For more information on a dealkalizer or to schedule a dealkalizer appointment, call 804.693.7294 or click the button below.

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​Gloucester, VA 23061
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