Think that water softeners are a drain on your wallet? Think again, thanks to a patented technology from Culligan called Aqua-Sensor^® that electronically monitors hardness removal to activate regeneration only when necessary. This exclusive option can result in a savings of nearly two tons of salt and 20,000 gallons of water over the lifecycle of your water softener –saving you more than any other brand.

Need to shorten your “to-do” list? If you have a water softener in the house, one item you can cross off your list is buying salt and filling the salt tank, thanks to the new two-part Salt ’n Service delivery program from Culligan^®.

First, your local Culligan Man^® will deliver salt right to your home and into your water softener. He’ll work with you to assess your salt usage so we can deliver the salt you need, when you need it, automatically! 

Then, with every salt delivery, our trained water expert will conduct a 10-point inspection of your water softener – from checking the time setting, salt level, and water level in the salt tank to looking for leaks. And, all remaining salt bags will be stacked neatly, and empty bags discarded into your trash.

Don’t cart home another load of salt! Contact your local Culligan^® Dealer today for more information on this terrific time-saver.

Culligan^® water softeners, whole-house filters and drinking water systems are backed by the powerful Good Housekeeping Seal.

According to the Consumers Digest article, the Culligan Gold Series™ is “the standard for premium softeners... Its Quadra-Hull® tank has four layers that resist rust and corrosion, so much so that the tank carries a limited lifetime warranty.

The Gold Series and Platinum Series “Accusoft^® Plus” microprocessor offers precise regulation. Varying tank sizes allow customization to the homeowner’s particular needs. The optional “Aqua-Sensor^®” monitors the chemistry of the tank so it regenerates only when needed.

Culligan trains its own service technicians and performs its own installation. Price is set by the individual dealer and depends on tank size and features.”

When you purchase a Culligan^® product, you are purchasing the finest water treatment product available in the world today. We are so certain of this fact that if you are dissatisfied with your Culligan^® product for any reason within 30 days of your purchase, Culligan^® will refund the purchase price.

• There is a Culligan^® solution for every budget. In addition, there are various financing options available for Culligan^® products and services. Click here for more information.

Hard water is probably the most common water problem found in the home. Hard water spots your glasses and dishes, makes laundry dull, and causes soap scum and scale to build-up making cleaning a chore. The most common hardness causing minerals are Calcium and Magnesium that is dissolved in a water supply.

Using an ion exchange water softener is the most common form of treatment. Click here for more information on hard water.

Using too much soap is a hard habit to break. When first using softened water for household cleaning, a good way to adjust to the difference in cleaning efficiency is to use as little soap as possible. Try using a quarter cup rather than the cup or more that may have been necessary prior to the installation of a water softener. If necessary, gradually increase the quantity used to produce the desired results.

Choosing the water quality improvement system that's right for you and your family does not have to be a chore. Here are some helpful considerations you may want to take into account before purchasing water treatment systems.

• Is installation included in the price?


• Does installation include such things as a bypass for lawn and garden faucets, a faucet for unsoftened water or any other features you may want?


• Does the unit have enough capacity to meet present and future needs?


• If you lease do you want your agreement to include an option-to-buy provision?


• Does the dealer you've selected have an established business in the area?


• Does the dealer have customer references available?


• Will a representative call at your home to determine the right kind of equipment for you?


• For health related problems have you had your water analyzed by a reputable laboratory and/or your local health department?


• Did the salesperson answer all questions regarding design, function and cost of the equipment?


• Did the salesperson explain the method and cost of regenerating the system?


• Does the dealer offer a maintenance contract or other after-sales services?


• Does the equipment carry a specific written warranty?


• Have you read and understood the warranty?

With water softeners, regeneration is the process of “recharging” the resin beads when they are “full” of nothing but calcium and magnesium.

Regeneration “triggered” by a specific time of day is called time clock regeneration. Systems set to run after a specific number of gallons have been used are referred to as metered. However, one of the most effective regeneration techniques uses Aqua-Sensor^® technology, which is based on actual demand. This exclusive option can result in a savings of nearly two tons of salt and 20,000 gallons of water over the lifecycle of your water softener – saving you more than any other brand.

According to the Water Quality Association (WQA), water softener regeneration discharges do not pose a problem to septic systems or to the leach field. Studies have shown that water softener regeneration wastes not only do not interfere with the septic tank system drain field soil percolation, but, actually could improve soil percolation, particularly in fine-textured soils.

For outside use on lawns or gardens, using softened water is wasteful. Where the concentration of hardness minerals is high, the sodium content after softening may be high enough to retard plant growth and harm grass. This is especially true in climates where rainfall is scarce. Areas that receive regular rain are not as sensitive to sodium accumulation because the rain "rinses" the earth.

Ask the dealer who is installing your water softener about a bypass for lawn and garden faucets, and a faucet for unsoftened water.

Soft water provides for easier maintenance of a humidifier. When hard water evaporates, a hard scale forms that normally requires some drastic removal techniques. When soft water is used, the residue is commonly called “soft” and can usually be removed by flushing the unit with water or going over the surface with a brush.

Remember, softening water does not reduce the total amount of minerals present; ion exchange softening exchanges the calcium and magnesium hardness causing minerals with sodium minerals. The most common humidifier in homes has an open pan, a small tube connected to a water source, and float valve. When water evaporates, the float valve opens to permit make-up water to flow into the pan. Eventually this type of unit fills with minerals deposited by the water.

Using soft water will keep the mineral build-up down and the humidifier functioning properly. 

Click here to view Culligan's line of water softeners.

Water filtration is a multi-billion dollar industry, providing millions of consumers with point-of-entry (POE) products – which are typically installed to treat the water used within a single building – and point-of-use (POU) water filtration products – which treat only the water intended for direct consumption.

Just look at the spectrum of POU products and services offered today – countertop drinking water filters; faucet filters; plumbed-in single tap filters; pitcher filter systems; refrigerator/icemaker filters; shower filters; and even a personal bottle water filter! View Culligan's plumbed-in single tap filters or our line of faucet filters.

Then there is the whole gamut of bottled water also considered POU – from single-serving bottles to gallon-plus bottles of spring water, distilled water, and pure drinking water.

In 2003, Culligan^® began offering a POU cooler designed for the commercial/workplace customer – a plumbed drinking water cooler that offers the taste of bottled water and convenience of a cooler, without the bottle.

From residential to commercial, there is a POU solution for virtually every situation.

Culligan is proud to set a new standard for structural integrity in water softeners with our new Quadra-Hull^® tank technology. The exclusive four-layer construction of the Quadra-Hull^® tank provides more protection than industry standard fiberglass and metal tanks. This design makes them impervious to rust and corrosion and they are UV resistant. Culligan's Quadra-Hull^® tanks offer a limited lifetime warranty on the tank and internal components.

The Quadra-Hull ® tank is exclusively available in the Culligan Gold Series^TM and the Culligan Platinum Series^®.

Two of the most cost effective ways to enjoy great tasting water in your home are with a bottled water cooler or with a home reverse osmosis (RO) system.

In simple terms, reverse osmosis is the process by which water molecules are forced through a semi-permeable membrane under pressure. Reverse osmosis systems provide filtered water everywhere, from homes and commercial applications like restaurants and hotels, to breweries and car washes, and even the space shuttle!

Household RO systems typically filter water using the following steps:

1. Raw tap water first flows through a sediment filter to remove dirt, rust and other solid objects.

2. The water then flows into a carbon filter that takes out 98% of aesthetic Chlorine Taste and Odor.

3. The next stage is the reverse osmosis membrane which separates 70-99% of the dissolved contaminants from the water molecules. These reduced contaminants are rinsed down the drain producing the final product..

4. This water is stored in a reservoir tank typically located underneath the kitchen sink and is accessed with a separate faucet.

5. When you open the valve the water is filtered one last time with a carbon block “polishing filter” right before it reaches your glass.

Using a quality RO membrane as a strainer is typically much better than a faucet mounted filter alone. Under magnification the pores of a RO membrane are undetectable, while the pores of a pleated filter are easily seen. Reverse osmosis treatment generally reduces a more diverse list of contaminants than other systems.  RO can reduce lead, cadmium, hexavalent and trivalent chromium.

Have you purchased bottled water lately? Did you notice all the different and often confusing varieties that are now available? Water that is classified as "bottled water" or "drinking water" is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to maintain certain standards.

According to the FDA, for a product to be considered “bottled water,” it cannot contain sweeteners or chemical additives (other than flavors, extracts or essences) and must be calorie-free and sugar-free. Flavors, extracts and essences -- derived from spice or fruit -- can be added to bottled water, but these additions must comprise less than one percent by weight of the final product. Beverages containing more than the one-percent-by-weight flavor limit are classified as soft drinks, not bottled water.

The FDA defines the various water types as follows:

• Artesian Water: Bottled water from a well that taps a confined aquifer (a water-bearing underground layer of rock or sand).


• Mineral Water: Contains no less than 250 parts per million of total dissolved solids (minerals). No minerals can be added to this product.


• Purified Water: Water labeled as “purified” can be derived from either distillation, deionization or reverse osmosis.


• Sparkling Water: Water that after treatment and possible replacement with carbon dioxide contains the same amount of carbon dioxide that it had at emergence from the source. (An important note: soda water, seltzer water and tonic water are not considered bottled waters. They are regulated separately and may contain sugar and calories. These types of waters are considered soft drinks.)


• Spring Water: Bottled water derived from an underground formation from which water flows naturally to the surface of the earth.

Your local Culligan^® Dealer delivers crystal clear bottled water in a variety of sizes in Spring Water (1, 2.5, 3 and 5 Gallon); Distilled Water (1 Gallon); Pure Drinking Water (20oz, 24oz, 1/2 liter, 1 liter and 1 1/2 liter, 1 gallon, 2.5 gallon, 3 gallon, 5 gallon). Contact your local Culligan Dealer to find out what products he carries, and to discuss your water needs.

Water is critical in regulating all body organs and temperature, and dissolving solids and moving nutrients throughout the body. Because water is naturally low in sodium, has no fat, cholesterol or caffeine and isn't flushed straight through the body like many other beverages, it's the natural solution to help reach your body’s daily fluid quota.

How much water should you consume? Most adults need eight to twelve

8-ounce glasses of water or fluids daily, but needs vary by activity level, health circumstances (including pregnancy) and even by age. For example, a 60-pound child would need a minimum of at least 30 ounces of water a day, or about three to four glasses. But a 180-pound man would need about 90 ounces of water a day or about 11-12 glasses. And people may need more water as they age, since thirst signals may become dull, activity levels decline and prescription drugs may dehydrate their bodies further.

Here are some tips to help you get serious about water while keeping your hydration habits fresh and tasty at the same time:

• Pour the water into an attractive glass or easy-to-use water bottle.


• Add ice, and a slice of lemon or lime.


• Chill your water.


• Drink moderate-size portions spread over the course of a day, rather than trying to drink it all at one time.


• Make drinking water a habit — drinking water at the same time each day will make it much easier to remember.

For more information about hydration, visit our H20 University.