Calcium Carbonate

Calcium carbonate is a natural component of many rocks and minerals, which can also be found in drinking water. It is an important component of lime, often found in the form of calcium carbonate.

However, high levels of calcium carbonate in drinking water can cause problems as it can build up in pipes and other water vessels, affecting the flow rate. Limescale can also cause problems in household appliances such as coffee machines and washing machines.

One way to reduce the calcium carbonate content in drinking water is to use a softening system. These plants use different technologies to remove the calcium carbonate from the water before it enters the pipes. A commonly used process is reverse osmosis, in which the water is forced through a membrane that retains calcium carbonate and other particles.

Another possibility is the use of ion exchangers, which replace calcium carbonate with other ions that do not scale.

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