Many consumers are moving to rural areas, which utilize well water with complex impurities as their source of water.  A whole house reverse osmosis system is often the best system to improve well water.

High levels of chlorides, which is the leading cause of plumbing fixture corrosion.

Sink drain corrosion due to high levels of chlorides in well water.

Spotting and etching of dishes, shower doors, and toilets that cannot be removed with cleaners.

Deep wells are often located in sandy soils.  These wells contain dissolved silica.

Dissolved silica etches or permanently stains fixtures and glass. Removal of these etches and stains is often impossible, requiring replacement of the fixture.
In addition to the aesthetic damage caused by this type of well water it also effects drinking water and food preparation in the following ways:

• Drinking water tastes salty and/or bitter.
• Ice is often cloudy and mushy.
• Icemakers require frequent repair and/or replacement.
• Iced tea is discolored
• Frequent replacement of the home’s coffee maker.
• Scaling and corrosion of steam irons and humidifiers.
• Soups, grits, pasta, and other dishes, using water in their recipe, are less than desirable.

Brackish water, chlorides, and silica cannot be removed by:

• Softening
• Carbon filtration
• Cartridge filtration
• Aeration

The only practical solution for these contaminants is reverse osmosis for the whole home. A whole house reverse osmosis system removes over 95% of all the contaminants in the water entering the home.

Sizing and application of the system.

What facts need to be known so your system will be applied properly?

• Maximum number of people that can occupy the home.
• Does the homeowner desire to use reverse osmosis water for irrigation, and/or filling of swimming pools?
• A complete water analysis of the incoming well water sent to Culligan International’s lab.
• Space, water, and electrical circuit availability.

Once these facts are known we size the reverse osmosis system for a rated production of three times the daily water needs. Also we size the system storage for one days water storage optimal and no less than a half days storage at a minimum.

Sizing the system in this manner gives the consumer a system that is available to meet occasional surge demands and prolongs the life of the reverse osmosis system requiring it to run no more than eight hours daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the reverse osmosis water cause corrosion in my home?

All of our systems are installed with a chemical feed system. This system buffers the pH of the water stored to prevent corrosive water.

I want softened water. Shouldn’t I have a water softener installed with the system?

Reverse osmosis removes over 95% of all the contaminants in water (including hardness). While you will not have a water softener installed your water will be soft after treatment.

In what areas are these systems often installed?

Over the years we have installed whole house reverse osmosis systems in many communities.  Communities such as Edisto Beach, Edisto Island, Megget, Yonges Island, Wadmalaw Island, Summerville, Isle of Palms, Georgetown, Charleston and many others.