Water Softener Law Mistaken as Salt Ban

Misunderstandings about a new California law led some to believe — incorrectly — that salt chlorine generators have been banned there.

The law addresses a specific type of residential water softener that releases salty water into sewage systems. Currently, the state is looking to increase the amount of nonpotable water it recycles for use in areas such as agriculture and landscaping. High salt levels complicate that process.

The new law allows local agencies to place restrictions — or outright bans — on such products after taking public comments.

Among the kinds of softeners not covered are activated carbon, reverse osmosis and exchange-tank softeners.

Regions affected by the legislation stretch from Southern California north past Sacramento.

After the law passed, EcoSmarte, a manufacturer of nonsalt alternative purification systems for homes and pools, broadcast-faxed a note to pool and spa professionals across the nation stating that the law banned salt chlorine generators in the state. Click Here to Read the Full Article

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