Eco-friendly Softeners
Eco-friendly Softeners | Water Purification | Plumbing | Delano
Imagine turning on your tap in Delano and tasting crisp, clean water that has journeyed through HEP’s eco-friendly softeners—a system that gently removes hardness without harsh salts or excessive waste. Our plumbers pair cutting-edge resins with smart flow controls to strip away minerals, chlorine, and lingering contaminants, delivering noticeably softer water that protects your skin, appliances, and the planet all at once. From the first consultation to the final test, we handle everything in-house, so you enjoy seamless installation, honest pricing, and a smaller environmental footprint.
Behind the scenes, our advanced filtration media form the backbone of true water purification, polishing every drop while using up to 40 % less rinse water than traditional units. Whether you’re battling stubborn scale buildup or striving to reduce single-use plastic bottles, HEP’s sustainable approach lets you feel good about every glass you pour. Ready to give your home—and Delano—a cleaner future? Let’s make pure water effortless.
FAQs
What makes your eco-friendly water softeners different from traditional systems?
Our systems use high-efficiency, demand-initiated regeneration and next-generation resin beads that require up to 50 % less salt and 40 % less rinse water than conventional softeners. They also feature a smart control valve that measures actual water usage in your Delano home, so the unit only regenerates when the resin is truly exhausted. This means fewer brine discharges into the sewer system, helping protect the local Kern River watershed while saving you money on salt and water.
How does the purification process work and which contaminants are removed?
After the softener removes hardness minerals such as calcium and magnesium, the water passes through a multi-stage carbon and catalytic filter. This stage targets chlorine, chloramine, pesticides, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and the objectionable tastes and odors sometimes found in Delano’s municipal supply. An optional third stage employs a 0.5-micron absolute filter that can reduce lead, cysts (Giardia, Cryptosporidium), and microplastics. The result is water that’s not only scale-free but also cleaner, clearer, and better tasting right from every tap.
Will installing a softener increase my household’s water or salt usage?
Not significantly. A typical high-efficiency cycle uses roughly 20–25 gallons of water and about 4–6 lb of salt per regeneration, and most Delano families regenerate only once every 7–10 days. In many homes, that adds less than 2 % to the monthly water bill. Because our system prevents scale build-up, it can extend the life of water heaters, dishwashers, and fixtures, offsetting the small operational cost with long-term savings on energy and appliance replacement.
What is the installation process and how long will my plumbing be out of service?
A licensed, city-permitted technician will arrive for a pre-site check to verify your main water line, drain, and electrical outlet locations. On installation day the water is turned off for about 30–45 minutes while we cut in a bypass loop and connect the softener and purification tank. The entire visit usually takes 2–4 hours, including programming the control valve and performing a start-up water test. Your plumbing will be fully operational the same day, and our crew will haul away all packaging materials for recycling.
How much maintenance is required and can I do it myself?
Routine care is simple: keep the brine tank at least one-quarter full of solar or pellet salt and wipe the lid gasket clean twice a year. The carbon filter cartridge is rated for 100,000 gallons (about 12–18 months for an average household) and can be replaced with a standard wrench in under 10 minutes. We offer an annual tune-up plan that includes a full water analysis, resin bed cleaning, valve firmware updates, and verification that the system meets Delano’s plumbing code—yet most homeowners find they can handle the basics on their own.
Is the system certified and does it comply with Delano’s water regulations and drought initiatives?
Yes. The softener is NSF/ANSI 44 certified for hardness reduction and NSF/ANSI 372 certified to be lead-free. The purification media meets NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 standards. Our demand-initiated regeneration technology complies with California Senate Bill 317 as well as local Delano water-efficiency ordinances, meaning it is legal to install and operates within drought-management guidelines. Because the unit reduces salt discharge, it also helps the city stay within its salinity allocation for wastewater treatment, supporting community sustainability goals.