Frequently Asked Questions: Florida Hard Water & No-Salt Filtration
Why does Tampa Bay tap water smell like chlorine and make my skin dry?
Florida relies heavily on the Floridan Aquifer, which consists of limestone rock. As water travels through this rock, it picks up high levels of calcium and magnesium, creating "hard water." To make this water safe for the public, local municipalities add chemicals like chlorine and chloramines to disinfect it. While safe, these chemicals strip natural oils from your hair and skin, leaving you feeling dry and causing a strong bleach-like odor. A whole-house water filtration system removes these chemicals before they ever reach your shower or kitchen sink.
What is the difference between a traditional water softener and a salt-free water conditioner?
Traditional water softeners use a process called ion exchange, which removes hard minerals but replaces them with sodium (salt). This requires you to constantly buy and haul heavy bags of salt, wastes hundreds of gallons of water during the "backwash" cycle, and leaves your skin feeling slick or "slimy" after a shower. At Water Science US, we use advanced no-salt whole house water conditioning. Our systems neutralize hard water minerals so they cannot stick to your pipes or appliances, all without adding salt, wasting water, or requiring electricity. You get scale-free plumbing and soft skin, completely maintenance-free.
Can a salt-free system really prevent scale buildup in my Florida home?
Yes. Our no-salt conditioning systems change the physical structure of the hard water minerals (calcium and magnesium) so they cannot bind to surfaces. This protects your water heater, shower doors, and plumbing fixtures from damaging scale buildup, while still leaving the healthy, essential minerals in your water.
Are under-sink alkaline water filters better than reverse osmosis (RO)?
Standard Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems strip everything out of the water-including healthy minerals-and waste up to 4 gallons of water for every 1 gallon of drinking water they produce.
Our State-of-the-Art Natural Alkaline and Alkaline/Hydrogen Under-Sink Systems are non-reverse osmosis. This means there is absolutely zero wasted water. They filter out the bad contaminants while retaining the healthy minerals, providing you with great-tasting, natural alkaline drinking water right at your sink or refrigerator ice maker.
Why should I choose Water Science US over a big-box water treatment company?
Unlike large corporate chains that just resell standard filters, Water Science US is a family-owned company with over 60 years of combined industry experience. Led by Master Plumber Fred De Felice and his sons, we specifically manufacture and assemble our systems locally in Palm Harbor, FL, to combat Florida's unique water challenges. We offer up-front pricing, zero high-pressure sales tactics, no-interest financing, and a 20-Year Limited Warranty. Plus, our eco-friendly approach to water treatment earned us a nomination for the Sustainability Business Award.