Changing shower heads to reduce flow, lowering the amount of water used in toilet bowls, and keeping the clothes washer water levels correct are some of the main ways to conserve water indoors. The Health Department will closely follow developments as new State rules are finalized. Water reuse is a new field and will help to conserve water and other resources. Contact the water system serving you if you did not receive one of these reports. Water softeners and filtration units may be good for some specific uses.
Water softeners can reduce hard water scale in pipes and deposits on surfaces.
When considering a treatment unit, always consider the reason for it and the results. For example, water softeners may decrease calcium and increase sodium and may not be better for drinking. Soft water may be more corrosive which may increase leaching of copper and lead into the water. Activated charcoal filters and softeners may increase the bacterial load. Any treatment used should be monitored regularly.