| Will a water softener harm a reverse osmosis system? |
| No. Calcium and magnesium (limescale) - both which are removed by a water softner - are two of the hardest minerals for a reverse osmosis membrane to remove. Sodium, which is added to water by a water softener, is much easier on the membrane. A reverse osmosis membrane will remove 98 percent of all sodium in water easier than it will remove any calcium and magnesium. Overall, a water softener will help extend the life of your reverse osmosis membrane and, thus, improve the efficiency of your reverse osmosis water purifier.
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