Scarborough Family Solves Hard Water & Chlorine Taste with This Simple Upgrade
How One Homeowner Upgraded Their Water System with a Whole-Home Softener + 6-Stage RO System
🚨 The Problem: Hard Water & Bad-Tasting Tap Water in Scarborough
If you live in Scarborough, chances are your tap water isn’t as clean or soft as you’d like. One of our recent clients came to us with two major concerns:
- Hard water causing limescale and dry skin (water hardness at 8 grains per gallon!)
- Chlorine taste and smell in their drinking water
They noticed buildup on faucets, dryness after showers, and a strong chemical taste every time they filled a glass.
Scarborough city water is treated to be microbiologically safe, but that doesn’t mean it tastes great — or that it’s gentle on your home’s plumbing and your family’s health.
💡 The Solution: Full-Home Water Softener + 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis Filter
We installed two powerful systems for this family:
✅ Whole-Home Water Softener – Removes calcium and magnesium from water to eliminate scale buildup and soften every drop that enters the home.
✅ 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis System – For ultra-pure, great-tasting drinking water. This system filters out:
- Chlorine & chloramines
- Heavy metals like lead
- Microplastics & VOCs
- Nitrates, fluoride, and more
Plus, a mineral filter was added to restore healthy minerals and give it that “crisp” bottled-water taste — right from the tap.
📍 Local Water Facts: Scarborough (Toronto)
- Water Hardness: Typically 7–9 GPG (classified as moderately hard)
- Disinfectants Used: Chlorine and chloramine
- Common Complaints: Bad taste, dry skin, buildup on appliances
So if you’re in Scarborough and experience dry hair, chalky residue, or bad-tasting water, you’re not alone.
🏡 The Impact: Clean, Soft, Safe Water Throughout the Home
Our client immediately noticed:
✨ Softer showers, less soap scum
✨ Cleaner dishes and laundry
✨ Fresh-tasting water for cooking and drinking
✨ Peace of mind for their family’s health
And the best part? These systems are low-maintenance, long-lasting, and backed by Quinn Water Systems’ expert support.
📷 See the Install:
📞 Get Your Free Water Test in Scarborough
Don’t wait until buildup ruins your fixtures or chlorine dries out your skin.
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