Quick Answer: Water softeners and reverse osmosis systems do different, important jobs in a whole-house water treatment plan. A water softener uses ion exchange to swap out hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium) for sodium. This cuts down on scale in your pipes and on appliances. A reverse osmosis system removes a much wider range of contaminants. Advanced water treatment technologies, like reverse osmosis, offer great solutions for tough water quality issues. AMPAC USA builds commercial and industrial systems specifically for these needs, with proven, certified performance.

Will I need a pre-filter even if I have a water softener?