We like to ask people, “What’s stopping you from getting a home water treatment system?” And there are several answers we hear over and over again. Either people are concerned about things like cost, complex maintenance, or water pressure, or they’re not concerned about their water.
These are all fair thoughts! And we totally understand that these kinds of concerns are out there.
Still, when it comes to home water treatment, Sarasota and Bradenton residents are missing out by delaying their Healthy Water installation. As long-time, local pros doing water treatment system installations in Ellenton, Bradenton, Longboat Key, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and beyond, we see firsthand the differences these systems make.
Likewise, we handle maintenance for our clients, so we know which systems work best in local conditions—both to treat Sarasota and Manatee county municipal water, and to withstand our humid, hot, sunny, wet environment year in and year out.
Take a look at this list of the five common myths about home water treatment, and see if your concern is on there.
1. “Sarasota/Bradenton water doesn’t need treatment.”
As we’ve said before, Sarasota/Bradenton municipal water is deemed potable, ie drinkable. However, our water also contains large amounts of calcium and magnesium, bad-tasting elements that can wreak havoc on your appliances, your clothes, and your skin and hair. It also contains chlorine as a disinfectant, which has its own unpleasant taste and odor. Read more in our blog about local hard water solutions.
2. “Home water treatment systems don’t work.”
This isn’t just a myth; it’s scientifically untrue. The effectiveness of properly installed water filters and water treatment systems is demonstrable through simple tests. On top of that, it’s anecdotally true—just ask anyone who has gone from zero water treatment to Healthy Water about the difference a treatment system makes. For a deeper dive on this topic, check out the CDC’s page on water treatment options, how they work, and what they do.
3. “Home water treatment systems inhibit water pressure.”
This is only true if you pick the wrong system, or if your system isn’t performing correctly (both issues that Healthy Water can help you with). Today’s water treatment setups clean your water and still allow for strong water flow. There are even high-capacity systems for big households.
4. “Water treatment systems, installation, and maintenance all cost too much.”
Of course, “too much” is a relative term. But the truth is that there are residential treatment options in a wide range of prices, that can still perform a wide range of functions.
When it comes to installation and maintenance, that can depend on who you use. Your water treatment system supplier/installer should be able to give you a full rundown of how long certain systems last and how often they need to be serviced. And of course, proper installation matters greatly in the lifespan and effectiveness of these systems.
Bear in mind that our local, family-owned water treatment company can provide you straightforward pricing on both sales and maintenance, with prices that have zero corporate overhead costs.
5. “There are too many home water treatment options to choose from. I’ll never be able to select the right one.”
Once again, this is where your friendly Sarasota-Bradenton Healthy Water Systems experts can help you out! We happily provide one-on-one consultations and free water testing. We will hear your concerns about your water, tell you what’s in it, and give you comprehensive information about your treatment system options, pricing, etc. And then we show up to your home to perform the installation ourselves! That’s the kind of service you can believe in.
Deckard & Company.