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Water Treatment FAQ
1 - When should you analyze your water quality?
2 - How long has DRF been in business?
3 - Isn't most tap water good enough?
4 - My city water system tests fine at the source. Why should I worry?
5 - How does a DRF water treatment system remove hardness?
6 - How much sodium will be in my DRF water?
7 - Is activated carbon a safe method of filtration for drinking water?
8 - Will my DRF unit alter the pH of my water?
9 - What if I move?
10 - How can I calculate the return on my investment?
1 - When should you analyze your water quality?
| Conditions or nearby activities | Recommended Analysis |
| Recurrent gastro-intestinal illness | Coliform bacteria |
| Household plumbing contains lead | pH, lead, copper |
| Radon in indoor air or region is radon rich | Radon |
| Scaly residues, soaps don't lather | Hardness |
| Water treatment needed to remedy hardness | Manganese, iron |
| Stained plumbing fixtures, laundry | iron, copper, manganese |
| Objectionable taste or smell | Hydrogen sulfide, corrosion, metals |
| Water appears cloudy, frothy or colored | Color, detergents |
| Corrosion of pipes, plumbing | Corrosion, pH, lead |
| Rapid wear of water treatment equipment | pH, corrosion |
| Nearby areas of intensive agriculture | Nitrate, pesticides, coliform bacteria |
| Coal or other mining operation nearby | Metals, pH, corrosion |
| Gas drilling operation nearby | Chloride, sodium, barium, strontium |
| Odor of gasoline or fuel oil, and near gas station or buried fuel tanks | Volatile organic compounds (VOC) |
| Dump, junkyard, landfill, factory or dry-cleaning operation nearby | VOC, Total disolved solids (TDS), pH, sulfate, chloride, metals |
| Salty taste and seawater, or a heavily salted roadway nearby | Chloride, TDS, sodium |
2 - How long has DRF been in business?
DRF has been manufacturing and installing home water treatments since 1985.3 - Isn't most tap water good enough?
That depends on your standards of "good enough." Most communities meet Primary Drinking Water Standard minimums as established by the EPA. Your water can still contain dangerous impurities you can't taste or smell. Take advantage of our complimentary in-home water quality analysis to find out exactly what is in your water. But don't you deserve better than the minimum?4 - My city water system tests fine at the source. Why should I worry?
As water travels through miles and miles of pipe from the source to your home, it can pick up numerous different potentially dangerous substances that become a part of the water you receive. Sediment and odors can also join the mixture. A DRF home water treatment provides a highly effective barrier against these pollutants.5 - How does a DRF water treatment system remove hardness?
Hardness is removed by a process called "ion exchange." Hardness-causing particles and debris are positively charged. The water runs through DRF's resin system, which has millions of negatively charged sites. As the water flows past these sites, calcium, iron and magnesium attach to the sites and are "bumped off."6 - How much sodium will be in my DRF water?
Near zero, thanks to DRF's reverse osmosis water treatment. In most cases, you'll find less sodium in a glass of DRF water than in a slice of white bread.7 - Is activated carbon a safe method of filtration for drinking water?
Yes. Activated carbon filtration is recommended by the EPA for use in municipal water treatment plants.8 - Will my DRF unit alter the pH of my water?
No. However, if your pH needs adjustment, we can recommend a suitable solution.9 - What if I move?
You can exclude DRF water treatment systems and take them with you. Your lifetime warranty is good all over the world.10 - How can I calculate the return on my investment?
Your DRF water treatment will eliminate your need for expensive bottled water. You'll use less soap, shampoo, detergent and household cleaners. Your clothes will look brighter, whiter and last longer. And because most mineral deposits are filtered out, your expensive appliances will last longer. Best of all, your family's overall quality of life will be improved - and you can't put a price on family.
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