Monday, July 21, 2008

a notion worthy of consideration

Home developer to ban some water softener . . . Beth Duckett. . . The Arizona Republic. . . Apr. 21, 2008 12:00 AM . . . EXERCEPTED … A leading Valley developer is going green in several of its planned communities by banning conventional water-softening systems that produce high levels of salt. The plan by the Ellman Cos. would affect an estimated 6,000 planned homes in Goodyear and Fountain Hills. The result, according to Ellman, is cleaner water in environmentally sensitive parts of the Valley. The Phoenix-based company said it is the first in Arizona to consider the policy, which would force home builders to use newer water-softening technology that is better for the environment.

Use of water softeners has been an item of concern for a number of folks for years especially those engaged in the Arizona Onsite Industry.

The Arizona Onsite Industry is comprised of those individuals serving residential property where “septic” system is installed and used. The salt disposed during the “softening” process has been a bone of contention as to its affect not only upon the internal workings of the septic tank but the soil receiving the effluent from the tank.

It would seem the action taken by the Ellman Co to ban certain types of soft water devices could be the catalyst to open a meaningful dialog on this topic state wide as most assuredly it has state wide implication.

Let’s make sure that “we” – that’s you and me – have a seat at the table when these discussion take place and let’s force this discussion as it potentially affects the long term water quality you will consume.

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