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Magnesium

Magnesium is commonly found in groundwater, which is surrounded by rocks such as granite, sandstone, limestone and dolomite’s.  High levels can be a nuisance contributing to the hardness of the water and inhibiting performance of pipes and water heaters.

Is it regulated?  What levels are acceptable?

Magnesium does contribute to aesthetic problem as it contributes to the hardness of the water and build up on pipes which can reduce flow and pressure.  It can also reduce the life of certain appliances such as water heaters, dishwashers and washing machines. Magnesium analysis can be used to calculate the hardness, which it also made of other minerals including calcium. The most widely accepted definition of hardness is based upon The United States Geologic Survey and is as follows:

Soft  O – 3.5 grains per gallon Moderate  3.5 – 7.0 grains  per gallon Hard 7.0 –  10.5 grains  per gallon Very Hard  10.5 and over

Hardness can reported as grains per gallon or in milligrams per liter. To convert milligrams per liter into grains per gallon simply divide by 17.1. To convert grains per gallon into milligrams per liter simply multiply by 17.1.  Low levels of magnesium can be helpful, as it can form a coating on pipes, which may prevent corrosion of lead or copper pipes.

How do you treat for magnesium?

The most common method for treating hard water is using ion exchange also known as a water softener.  This method utilizes a tank, which contains resins designed to trap ions.  These resins are charged with sodium chloride, which are exchanged for the magnesium and calcium ions.  This is a cost effective way to treat water for hardness and has some additional benefits, such as savings in soap and detergents.  Since some people are concerns about their sodium intake and softeners will contribute some amount of sodium chloride into the final water, you can also use potassium chloride to regenerate the resin.

There are other technologies, which offer salt-free solutions.  While these newer technologies are not as thoroughly tested and proven, they offer other solutions, which seem promising

Contact Sanatoga Water Conditioning to learn more or to schedule a consultation.

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