Kinetico FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions About Kinetico and Water Treatment in Cincinnati

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Why do I need a water treatment system in Cincinnati?

According to a recent U.S. Geological Survey, 85 percent of the United States’ geography has hard water.  Hard water is water that contains certain naturally occurring minerals, particularly magnesium and calcium.  Hard water causes many problems in a home, including deposits in sinks and bathtubs and gummed-up pipes in home plumbing systems and water-using appliances.  Softening water will extend the life of these pipes and appliances and improve the efficiency of water heaters, as well as provide better lather, more efficient use of soaps and detergents and softer skin and shinier hair.  Look at the chart below published by the Water Quality Association:

Most of the water in the Cincinnati area is between 12 and 25 grains per gallon, so you can see why hard water becomes such a problem for your home.  The average family of four will have more than 15 pounds of rock in the water running throughout their home per month!

If I have a water softener do I need a drinking water system?

Water softeners improve the water we bathe in and clean with throughout the home.  Softeners are not purifiers and will not reduce a wide range of potential contaminants.  The water in our area also contains high levels of total dissolved solids (TDS) and chlorine creating bad tastes and odors.  Many consumers want to purify their water for drinking, cooking and ice cubes with a reverse osmosis system. 

Do water softeners put salt in the water?

A water softener exchanges calcium ions in the water for sodium or potassium ions. The amount of sodium or potassium in soft tap water is extremely low.  Typically, the amount of sodium in an 8 ounce glass of soft water is equivalent to the amount of sodium in one slice of white bread.  Soft water, by dietary standards, would be considered a "low sodium" beverage.  Consumers that are concened about their sodium intake may use potassium as a regenerant.  Installing a Kinetico Reverse Osmosis system is highly recommended for purifying drinking water.

I am considering a Kinetico water treatment system for my home.  How do I know that the claims you make about Kinetico products are true?

Kinetico product performance and longevity are put to the test by the leading certification laboratories. Contaminant reduction and performance claims are third-party verified to ensure that the consumer gets what they paid for. To further ensure consumer confidence, several of our models are certified by two or more of these independent labs, which is unprecedented in the industry. 

Below is a list of reputable third party organizations:

NSF International

Since 1944, NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization, has been committed to making the world a safer place for consumers. NSF International tested many Kinetico products. Visit www.nsf.org/consumer or click here to see the list of Kinetico's NSF certified products.

The Water Quality Association

The Water Quality Association (WQA) is a not-for-profit international trade association representing the residential, commercial, industrial, and small community water treatment industry. WQA maintains a close dialogue with other organizations representing different aspects of the water industry in order to best serve consumers, government officials, and industry members. WQA is a resource and information source, a voice for the industry, an educator for professionals, a laboratory for product testing, and a communicator to the public.

Many Kinetico products have earned the WQA Gold Seal of Approval. Click here to access the WQA's search page (enter "Kinetico" in the Search by Manufacturer box).

UL

UL is the trusted source across the globe for product compliance. Benefiting a range of customers - from manufacturers and retailers to consumers and regulating bodies - they have tested products for public safety for more than a century.

BioVir Laboratories

Since 1988, BioVir Laboratories has been helping clients throughout the United States and abroad address their environmental testing needs. As specialists focused solely on environmental microbiology, BioVir combines advanced technology/methodology with the practical experience that comes from decades of concentrated scientific experience. BioVir conducts testing and research services for quality water, wastewater and biosolids.