Water Softeners

Hard water is one of the most common water-quality issues for homeowners in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Visible symptoms often include staining on faucets, fixtures, sinks, and bathtubs, while the more damaging problems occur out of sight—scale buildup inside plumbing, water heaters, and household appliances. Hard water can also make soaps and shampoos difficult to lather, reduce the cleaning power of detergents, and leave hair feeling stiff or dry. Many homeowners also report an unpleasant taste or odor in their water.

Treating hard water provides major long-term benefits. By reducing hardness minerals, you can extend the lifespan of appliances, protect your plumbing system, improve water heater efficiency, and lower both energy and maintenance costs. Soft water also offers a noticeably better feel and provides far more effective cleaning performance for laundry, dishes, and bathing.

Our Professional Series Water Softeners are engineered to remove the calcium and magnesium that cause hardness. Installed at the point of entry, these systems protect your entire home’s water supply—helping water heaters, coffee makers, humidifiers, and plumbing operate more efficiently for years to come.

How a Water Softener Works

Water softeners use a specialized media tank filled with resin beads coated with sodium ions. As hard water flows through the tank, the beads attract and capture calcium and magnesium, replacing them with sodium (or potassium) ions. This process softens the water before it enters your home.

When the resin beads reach their capacity, the system enters regeneration mode. During regeneration, a brine solution from the brine tank flushes through the system, releasing trapped hardness minerals and recharging the beads. Once complete, the softener is ready to continue supplying your home with soft, conditioned water.

Regeneration Controls and System Types

Modern water softeners use control valves to manage the regeneration cycle. The most efficient option is a computerized control system, which monitors your actual water usage and regenerates only when necessary. These smart systems are programmed with your home’s water hardness, system capacity, and real-time usage—minimizing salt consumption and maximizing efficiency. If you’re away or using less water, the softener automatically adjusts.

Other water softener options include:

  • Timer-controlled units
  • Non-electric softeners
  • Manual systems

While these may be recommended in certain situations, computerized softeners remain the most reliable and cost-effective solution for most homes.

Customized Water Treatment Solutions

Every home’s water is unique, which is why Northeast Water Wells, Inc. provides customized water treatment solutions. One of our certified water treatment professionals will visit your home to perform a detailed water quality analysis and on-site inspection.

Based on your results, we will recommend the right type and size of equipment to effectively correct your water quality concerns. Depending on the level of hardness and any additional contaminants, we may also suggest supplementary systems such as:

If you are experiencing hard water issues or want to improve the quality and efficiency of your home’s water supply, our team is ready to help.

Call us today to schedule your water treatment consultation.