Water Treatment
for code, sizing, and installation
Residential Use Treatment Guidelines
Hardness
Type of Water
Level
0-1 gpg
Soft
(0-17 mg/L)
1-3 gpg
Slightly Hard
(17-51 mg/L)
3-7 gpg
Moderately
Hard
(51-120 mg/L)
7-10 gpg
Hard
(120-171 mg/L)
10-14 gpg
Very Hard
(171-239 mg/L)
Extremely
> 14 gpg
Hard
(> 239 mg/L)
* Install Isolation Valves to allow for flushing.
** Flushing is required if a water treatment device is not installed.
Electrolux
Condensing
Tankless Gas
Water Heater
Pressure
Relief
Valve
Drain
24
Treatment
Flush
Device
Frequency*
None
None
None
None
Water Softener
Once a Year**
Scale Inhibitor
Water Softener
Once a Year**
Scale Inhibitor
Treatment
Water Softener
Required
Scale Inhibitor
Treatment
Water Softener
Required
Scale Inhibitor
Water Treatment System
Cold to Water
Heater
Shutoff Valve
Hot Water to Fixtures
Commercial Use Treatment Guidelines
Hardness
Type of Water
Level
0-1 gpg
Soft
(0-17 mg/L)
1-3 gpg
Slightly Hard
(17-51 mg/L)
3-7 gpg
Moderately
Hard
(51-120 mg/L)
7-10 gpg
Hard
(120-171 mg/L)
10-14 gpg
Very Hard
(171-239 mg/L)
> 14 gpg
Extremely
(> 239 mg/L)
Hard
* Install Isolation Valves to allow for flushing.
** Flushing is required if a water treatment device is not installed.
Shutoff Valve
Optional Sediment
Filter
Water Treatment Device
Treatment
Flush
Device
Frequency*
None
None
None
None
Water Softener
**
Once a Year
Scale Inhibitor
Water Softener
**
Twice a Year
Scale Inhibitor
Water Softener
Treatment
Required
Scale Inhibitor
Water Softener
Treatment
Required
Scale Inhibitor
City Water Supply