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Chlorine and Chloramines
Chlorine is the most common substance added to munici-
pal water supplies. Its purpose is to eliminate biological
growth (i.e. chlorine is toxic). Regulations usually require
there be residual chlorine when water reaches your tap.
Typically, the residual concentrations of chlorine in
household water range from 0.5 to 1.0 parts-per-million
(ppm). Chlorine and Chloramines can foul and destroy
most softener resin and destroy rubber seals like toilet
flap valves, resulting in leaks. Aquathin chooses a high
capacity, clean, dedusted granular activated carbon in the
U.S. to assure efficiency.
Sediment
Very high sediment concentrations can affect the media
and control valve. In areas with very high sediment con-
centrations, it may be necessary to install a separate filter
unit ahead of the MEGACHAR. Consult your local Au-
thorized Aquathin Dealer.
Iron
Iron concentrations greater than 5 mg/l can degrade over-
all system performance. If your water supply has iron
concentrations above 5 mg/l, pretreatment is recom-
mended.
If piping is clogged with iron, install a separate iron filter
unit ahead of the water conditioner.
Hardness and More
Two thirds of the water on earth is groundwater. As it
travels through rock and soil it picks up particles of cal-
cium, magnesium, iron, lead, and other minerals. For
85% of the country, that translates into “hard water”.
“Hardness” refers to the amount of calcium and magne-
sium in the water and is measured in grains per gallon
(gpg).
