A water softener is a device or system that removes calcium, magnesium and other minerals from hard water. Minerals in hard water build up on bath fixtures and tile, clog plumbing systems, leave skin ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? There are few mechanical systems as mystifying as a water softener. After all, isn’t ...

I’ve been told that my water softener unnecessarily discharges large amounts of water and that I should not be draining it into my septic. Is this true? There are many factors to consider, however, a ...