MAJOR
ROLES OF WATER
Understand
the roles of water to see where water softeners fit in:
How
Is Water Used Today?
It
is important to understand the varied roles of water in our daily
life and the amount of water used in each role. Knowing these
figures will help you understand the application of water softeners
and water filtration systems.
- Drinking
and Cooking Water, 1/2 to 1%
The smallest amount of water that we use is also the most important.
The highest quality water is needed for drinking and cooking.
It is used for:
- Drinking
Water
- Coffee/Tea/Beverages
- Cooking
- Household
Working Water, 29%
Water that is used for cleaning clothes, dishes and general
cleaning is called working water. It is water that has to be
of good quality. It would be used in:
- Showers/Baths
- General
Cleaning
- Clothes
Washer
- Dishwasher
- Utility
Water, 70%
Utility water can be described as water used in industrial or
home applications where water quality is not the most important
concern. This utility water may be used as a coolant or a means
for irrigation, etc. Utility water accounts for most of water
used today. It could be used in:
- Lawn
Sprinkling
- Fighting
Fires
- Industrial
Cooling
- Car
Washing
Where
Is The Water Softener Used?
Softened
water improves "Working Water's" ability to clean, reduce
residue and save energy.
Average
Water Usage
The
average American consumes 80 to 100 gallons of water per day.
No wonder it is important to have the right kind of water in a
home!
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