Will a Water Softener Remove Coliform?

When it comes to water softeners, unfortunately, they do not kill bacteria, but that may not be such a bad thing. A Water Softener works to turn hard water into soft water by exchanging hardness causing ions such as calcium, magnesium, and iron, for softer sodium and potassium ions.

How do you remove coliform from well water?

However, if you're trying to remove coliform bacteria from your entire water supply, the most effective way is to use some form of chlorination. Chlorine can be injected into your water supply with the use of a water conditioning system, eliminating all forms of coliform bacteria, and making your water safe to drink.

Does Water Softener kill water bacteria?

The most common form of disinfection technology is UV. Culligan's UV Disinfection System within its whole home UV water purification solution can be added to your filter or softener to eliminate 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, mold and other waterborne contaminants such as protozoa.