Choosing a quality water treatment & filtration system can raise a lot of questions - Is it safe? Can anyone use it? What if I go on holiday? Do I really need one? So, we have created this area of the website to inform you of the answers to the most common questions, regarding water treatment systems and Aquatec.




Each FAQ (Frequently asked question is highlighted in blue, and accompanied with a short, but concise answer to each:

How long has Aquatec been in business?
Aquatec has been manufacturing and installing water treatment systems since 1953.

Isn't city and most well water good enough without a Aquatec unit?
That depends on your standards of "good enough." True, most communities meet Primary Drinking Water Standards. But your water can still be loaded with impurities you can't taste or smell - impurities that can be potentially harmful. Aquatec can take that water and turn it into super-sudsing, great-tasting water that meets much stricter standards.

My city water system tests fine at the source. Why should I worry?
In the time that water leaves the plant and arrives at your home, it can pick up substances that become a part of the water you receive. Sediment and odours can also join the mixture. An Aquatec system provides a highly effective barrier against these pollutants.

How does an Aquatec water treatment system remove hardness?
Hardness is removed by a process called "ion exchange." Hardness-causing particles and debris are positively charged. The water runs through Aquatec's resin system, which has millions of negatively charged sites. As the water flows past these sites, calcium, rock, iron, magnesium and other heavy metals attach to the sites and are "bumped off."

How much sodium will be in my Aquatec water?
Very little, thanks to Aquatec's patented regeneration system. In most cases, you'll find less sodium in a quart of Aquatec water than in a slice of white bread. If your doctor recommends a sodium-free diet, Aquatec's reverse osmosis drinking water unit can reduce the total sodium content to near zero.

Is activated carbon a safe method of filtration for drinking water?
Yes. Activated carbon filtration is recommended by the EPA for use in municipal water treatment plants.

Will my Aquatec unit alter the pH of my water?
No. However, if your pH needs adjustment, we can recommend a suitable solution.

What if I move?
You can exclude your Aquatec unit from your mortgage or real estate contract and take it with you. Your lifetime warranty is good all over the world. Aquatec's international dealer network can help you reinstall your unit and provide you with service in most locations.

How can I calculate the return on my investment?
Calculate this. You won't have to buy or lug expensive bottled water. You'll use less soaps, shampoos, detergents and household cleaners. Clothes will look brighter, whiter and wear better. And because most mineral deposits are filtered out, your expensive appliances will last longer. Best of all, your family's overall quality of life will be improved - something you can't really put a price on.