This week, you need to decide how to manage water heater scale throughout your entire commercial building to maintain equipment and operational efficiency.
How Treated Water Differs at the Tap with Commercial System Skids
Reduction of Calcium and Magnesium Ions
After using a commercial system skid such as the 48 Fiberglass Tanks - Twin Unit Skid, the hardness-causing minerals calcium and magnesium are reduced, which lessens scale formation on water heaters.
Softer Water Throughout the Facility
The treated water reaches all taps and appliances, minimizing mineral buildup that can impair performance and increase maintenance needs in commercial water heaters.
Facility Symptoms That Indicate or Do Not Indicate Water Heater Scale
Signs Indicative of Water Heater Scale
- Reduced heating efficiency or longer heating cycles
- Visible mineral deposits inside accessible water heater components
- Unexplained increases in energy consumption associated with hot water usage
Symptoms Not Linked to Hardness Scale
- Leaks unrelated to mineral deposits
- Water discoloration or turbidity without scale evidence
- Mechanical failures unrelated to mineral buildup
Adjustments for Whole-Building Hardness Treatment in Commercial Properties
Capacity Planning for Continuous Water Demand
Large commercial buildings require treatment systems configured to handle continuous, high-volume water flow to prevent untreated water from bypassing the softening system.
Redundancy for Maintenance Periods
Twin unit skid configurations provide operational redundancy to ensure uninterrupted water treatment during maintenance or regeneration cycles.
Interpreting Certified Laboratory Water Hardness Tests
Understanding Hardness Concentration Reporting
Laboratory reports typically state hardness as combined calcium and magnesium concentrations in milligrams per liter (mg/L). This indicates the level of dissolved minerals that can cause scale.
Testing Your Own Water Versus Regional Data
The U.S. Geological Survey sampled wells in Hardeman County’s aquifer 124MMPS, finding hardness concentrations ranging from 8.96 to 133.0 mg/L with a median of 30.6 mg/L, measured from wells 63 to 260 feet deep. This regional data provides a reference but does not specify your building’s water hardness, which requires site-specific testing.
Maintenance Rhythm for the 48 Fiberglass Tanks - Twin Unit Skid
Regular Monitoring of Softening Performance
Periodic checks of water hardness at treated outlets help confirm system efficacy and indicate when maintenance activities like media replacement or regeneration are needed.
Scheduled Media Replacement and Regeneration
Based on facility water usage, the system’s media will require timely regeneration protocols to maintain scale prevention, with the twin-unit skid allowing alternating cycles for continuous treatment.
Assessing Treatment Capacity Against Commercial Daily Demand
Calculating Water Usage for Treatment Sizing
Estimate your building’s peak and average daily water consumption in gallons per minute to ensure the 48 Fiberglass Tanks - Twin Unit Skid is scaled appropriately for effective whole-building treatment.
Allowing Margin for Demand Variability
Factor in seasonal or operational fluctuations in water use to avoid scale issues during periods of higher consumption.
Government sampling in Hardeman County’s aquifer 124MMPS recorded water hardness between 8.96 and 133.0 mg/L across multiple wells, none reporting levels exceeding federal thresholds. This regional data originates from the U.S. Geological Survey groundwater sampling program accessible at waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/352551089065601/ and can guide your understanding as you evaluate water hardness challenges for your commercial facility.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2022-04-27. These figures describe groundwater sampled in this area. They are not a test of any individual private well - only a test of that well can establish its own water.
On record: U.S. Geological Survey sampling of Hardness, Ca, Mg in the 124MMPS aquifer (Hardeman County): 6 results from 4 wells, median 30.6 mg/L, range 8.96-133.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold
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