RO water will be chemically portable, but in certain times PH correction may be necessary with respective biological contamination and RO is not a proper disinfection process. Hence, suitable disinfectant should be used before consumption.

Moreover in all places Ro water is stored in overhead tanks where the water might get contaminated. Even in pipelines contamination is possible. Hence before drinking the Point Of Use (POU) system is considered to be the best form of treatment to kill bacteria & Virus is almost necessity.

Scale, scum and tidemarks around the baths and basins. The minerals contained in the hard water settle out as an unsightly deposit of hardness scale whenever the water is heated, or when cold standing water evaporates. Examples of this are:

• Unsightly white marks, stains and scale on sinks, baths, toilet bowls and around the base of taps.
• Blocked shower heads
• Scale deposits on all water heating elements
• Clogging of pipe work and premature failure of water heaters
• Water hardness also makes it difficult to get a good lather, so much more soap is required for washing. Even after washing, clothes can be left grey and dingy, and dishes and glasses dull or smeared.

To soften water fully the minerals (calcium and magnesium) which cause hardness must be removed.

A water softener is working 24 hours a day. Because there are few working components, its life is much longer than most other domestic appliances. The frequency of servicing or maintenance will depend on the type, age and usage of the softener.

No. Installation of a softener will not affect your water charges or water charges account.