Softener or Ion filter or both?

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Softener or Ion filter or both?
Author: cedarman (MA) I would like to know which one or both do I need to fix the rust problem on toilets and showers. water test results. hardness-----------mg/L 95.4 PH-------------------mg/L 7.2 Turbidity------------mg/L 0.75 Iron------------------mg/L 0.91 Manganese--------mg/L 0.513 Sodium-------------mg/L 10.9 I'm on a private well, would appreciate any help.
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Re: Softener or Ion filter or both?
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) Lancaster. Call them and tell them the results of your water test. They will tell you exactly which size and model of softer you need to correct your water.
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Re: Softener or Ion filter or both?
Author: PA_Plumber (PA) Find a local Water Right dealer. One unit will handle the problem for you. For the sodium, I would recommend an R/O at the kitchen sink.
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