We use all types of systems for water treatment in Nova Scotia. Our standard residential and commercial systems are listed and described below. If your business needs a more specialized or a larger system than our normal offerings, please contact us and we will customize a solution for your needs.   Water Softeners Hard water is a high concentration of calcium and magnesium in your water supply. Over time, this can cause a build up of these minerals, causing damage to your appliances, water fixtures, and plumbing. Water Softeners can reduce these minerals in the water, reducing unwanted staining of fixtures, dry skin and hair, and spotted dishes.   Arsenic Elimination System When many problems are present in your water, an arsenic elimination system may be the most economical choice. This system is specially designed and tested by The Water Shed to eliminate harmful levels of arsenic while also removing other minerals such as iron and gaseous sulphur.   pH Neutralizer Water with a low pH (less than 6.5) could be a warning sign that it may contain elevated levels of toxic metals which can have a sour or metallic taste and cause damage to plumbing, create a blue/green staining on fixtures, and/or stain laundry. An effective way to correct this is to instal a pH neutralizer. pH tests are available for sale through our product page.    Tannin Removal System Tannins are dissolved or decaying organic materials often found in wells. While they generally do not have any health risks, they can leave an off-putting discolouration in the water. The Water Shed manufacture our own Colour Softeners on site which are designed for the removal or tannins.    Ultrafiltration When mud, sediment, and turbidity issues are beyond what can be handled by a regular filtration system, The Water Shed will deploy an ultrafiltration system to solve the water problem.   Reverse Osmosis Reverse osmosis is an extremely popular method of purifying water and removing contaminants such as uranium, arsenic, and bacteria. The system uses ultra-fine, high pressure filtration to give you safe, potable, and delicious drinking water.   UV Sterilization System Unwanted contaminants can often be invisible to the naked eye. Ultraviolet sterilization systems can remove these contaminants without altering the colour or taste of your water. These systems are compact, making them perfect for people living in apartments or small homes. Maintenance is very easy and replacement bulbs are available for sale through The Water Shed.   Carbon Filtration Very common among people on a municipal water system, carbon filters can improve the taste, and smell of your water. These filtrations systems can be very compact and fit under the sink in your kitchen or bathroom and replacement filters are very economical.   Salt-free Water Softener A salt free option for water softening may be a great alternative for people who have a high degree of hardness in their water, but do not want the added sodium in their system in events where there may already be an abundance of salt in the water such as cottages or coastal homes. In other instances, this system may be used if others have been inadequate at solving the water issues.