EWT Answers FAQs on Soft Water

In this blog post, we aim to answer all the questions you've asked us about soft water and water uses in the UK and will continue to provide you with information about water softeners in our upcoming series of blog posts; so stay tuned! Do read on to know more…

Do I need soft water in my swimming pool?

Not really! Soft water is good for laundry and bathing because it produces lather much faster than hard water. It's not necessary to have water softened in a swimming pool.

What is meant by flow rate?

Flow rate is referred to the volume of water which passes through a water cooler, water softener or water filter per unit of time. The higher the flow rate, the more powerful the water treatment equipment.

Can I use soft water for cooking?

Once softened water is passed through a water filter it becomes filtered. The filtered water may be used for cooking purposes.

What is raw water?

Any form of untreated water is known as raw water. Tap water and surface water are examples of raw water.

What is the molecular composition of water?

Each molecule of water contains 2 atoms of Hydrogen and 1 atom of Oxygen. The molecular formula of water is H2O.

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