Hard water contains a high level of mineral content, including calcium and magnesium. These minerals accumulate and create a white, crusty buildup on faucets, showerheads, and other plumbing fixtures. It could also affect water pressure and appliance functionality.

What is the best water softener?

The best water softener for your Las Vegas home depends on several factors, including the size of your home and how much water you use. Our Quad 80 water conditioner is a great option for Las Vegas households with larger families or multiple people using the water. Contact our team to learn more about the Quad 80 or our other custom water softeners.

How big of a water softener do I need?

Rain Water Conditioning of Las Vegas offers custom water softeners based on your needs. Depending on how much water you and your family use, you may need to adjust the size of the water softener that’s best for you. Our friendly team can give you an estimate based on usage factors and discuss which option will work for your home.

How does a water softener convert hard water to soft water?

The process of how to convert hard water to soft water is done through “ion exchange.” The particles in water that cause it to be “hard” are positively charged. Once the water runs through our Rain Water system, millions of negatively charged sites remove the calcium, iron, and magnesium that make your water hard. It is a safe and effective way to turn hard Las Vegas water into soft water that is better for your plumbing, appliances, and home.

Is hard water dangerous?

Although hard water doesn’t necessarily pose an immediate risk to you, it can create harmful effects over time. It can cause corrosion to pipes, fixtures and even your water heater. Some people suffer from skin irritation and dry hair when their water is too hard. Also, you should always make sure your water meets the Primary Drinking Water Standards established by the EPA. If your water contains a concentration of minerals that is too high, it can affect your health.

Why does Las Vegas have hard water?

The Las Vegas water supply mainly comes from the Colorado River depositing into Lake Mead. The Colorado River naturally contains a high concentration of calcium and magnesium because it picks up sediment as it crosses over miles and miles of terrain before getting to Las Vegas. Although these minerals are non-toxic, hard water can be problematic in a number of ways.

Do I need a water softener or a water conditioner?

If you are not sure if a water softener or a water conditioner is best for you, give us a call to talk about the different types of water treatment. We are happy to provide you with more information and a free estimate over the phone!

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What Is Hard Water and Why Is It a Problem in Las Vegas?

When water contains high levels of dissolved minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, it is considered hard water. If you live in Las Vegas or the surrounding region, you may have noticed that water that hasn’t moved through a water softener system leaves your skin feeling sticky or filmy.

Other annoyances of hard water might include:

Skin that feels dry, dull, itchy, or not well hydrated
Soap or shampoo not lathering well
Glassware and dishes are left with cloudy spots after being cleaned

Not sure if you need a water softener system for your home? You can learn more about how to tell if you have hard water.

Why Is Las Vegas’ Water Hard?

Hard water is a common issue impacting residents throughout Las Vegas because of the unique geography here. In fact, Las Vegas has some of the hardest water in the U.S.

About 90% of the water that flows through Las Vegas is sourced from the mineral-rich Colorado River and ends up in Lake Mead, a reservoir for the water from the Colorado River.

After water is pulled from Lake Mead into the city, those minerals remain when entering the pipes of business and homes.

Limescale and Hard Water

Along with leaving residents with an unpleasant feeling after cleaning or washing up with hard water, a lime scale buildup of calcium and magnesium can be left behind after hard water evaporates.

Over time, the limescale buildup can cause issues with pipes, appliances that use water, and other issues that impact a building’s overall plumbing system

How Do Water Softening Systems Work To Solve Hard Water Issues?

Water softener systems are one of the best solutions for hard water. Water softener systems are a type of water purification system that takes in hard water and uses a process called an ion exchange to soften water before it travels into your appliances or your home’s plumbing system.

The process involved in a water softener system is as follows:

You’ll have a mineral tank filled with porous resin beads. The resin beads have a negative charge to them because they are coated with a positive sodium ion charge.
As the hard water enters the tank, an ion exchange happens in which the calcium and magnesium ions bond to the resin beads in exchange for the release of sodium ions instead.
When this ion exchange happens, the water becomes soft because the calcium and magnesium deposits have been removed and replaced with sodium instead. This soft water will then flow into your house, through your plumbing, and out of your bathroom, kitchen, shower, and appliances.

Recharging the Resin Beads

Over time, the resin beads in the tank need to be replaced because they’ve been saturated with magnesium and calcium ions, and have lost their sodium ion charge. This process is called regeneration and it will happen automatically within your water softener system.

During regeneration, salt water from a separate salt brine tank moves into the tank where the resin beads are, helping to recharge the resin beads with sodium ions, and removing the saturated calcium and magnesium ions. This process takes anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes, and essentially recharges or resets the water softener system.

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What Types of Rain Water Softening Systems Are Available for Homes and Businesses?

Residential systems are designed for homes and rental properties, while commercial systems are designed for businesses and larger operations that utilize water and require it to be soft.

There are some key differences between these types of systems, some of which include:

Residential systems tend to be smaller and use one tank, while commercial systems are much larger, often including several tanks to accommodate for the increased flow of water.
The control systems on residential units typically include a simple timer and a meter-based computer, while commercial systems are more industrial grade and feature advanced controls.
Finally, a major difference is the price point. Residential units can cost anywhere from $500 to $2,500, while complex commercial units can run a couple of thousand dollars up to tens of thousands of dollars.

At Rain Water Conditioning of Las Vegas, we offer a variety of soft water treatment systems to fit your budget and use needs.

What Are the Benefits of Installing a Rain Water Softener?

The benefits of using a Rain Water softener system are a no-brainer. When your hard water is properly treated, you can look forward to:

Cleaner water
Your appliances will stay protected from hard water damage
There is reduced limescale
Cost savings from repeated washes, increased soap and cleaning supply use, and appliance savings cost
Soft water brings a level of comfort that isn’t worth sacrificing

What Maintenance and Support Services Does Rain Water Conditioning of Las Vegas Provide?

At Rain Water Conditioning of Las Vegas, we are committed to providing quality customer support to help you address all your commercial and residential water treatment needs.

Types of services we offer include:

Inspections of softener systems
Maintenance and service of control valves
Water pressure checks
Salt level checks
Water softener replacement
Salt delivery right to your door

Why Choose Rain Water Over Other Water Softener Providers?

Providing local expertise that is backed by a reputation of trust and reliability, we’re honored to be a premier provider of water treatment solutions in the greater Las Vegas area. We get to know all clients we work with, providing custom built systems that address your home or business specific needs.

Get the comprehensive service you deserve when you get in touch with a team you can trust. Call us today to learn more about our different water treatment systems, or to schedule your next maintenance appointment.

How Can Homeowners or Businesses Get a Consultation or Quote From Rain Water Conditioning of Las Vegas?

It’s easy for homeowners and business owners to get a consultation or quote from our team.

You can start by contacting us by:

(702) 213-9457
Emailing us at info@rainwaterlv.com
Or visiting us at our office at 5030 S. Decatur, Suite A, Las Vegas, NV

Our consultation process is streamlined and includes water testing, a property assessment, and recommendations so that you can take the right step forward.

Get in touch today and say goodbye to hard water issues in your home.

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Map of Water Hardness in the US.

Purchasing and Maintaining A Water Softener.

Sengupta, P. (2013). Potential Health Impacts of Hard Water Pallav Sengupta.

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