Anion exchange is a filtration process that targets negatively charged contaminants like nitrates, arsenic, and PFAS, which ordinary carbon cannot remove. It is a specialized resin treatment.
The process
Anion exchange resin swaps the harmful anions — like nitrate and arsenic — for harmless ones, removing them from the water. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In San Leandro, it treats wells with nitrates or arsenic.
The targets
Nitrates, some arsenic forms, and certain PFAS are the main targets, and the resin is matched to the contaminant.
The system
The resin sits in a tank like a softener, and the water flows through it on the way to the tap.
The maintenance
The resin is regenerated or replaced on a schedule, and the system is sized to the flow and the level.
The call
Remove the anions carbon cannot touch. Call 888-217-3585 and San Leandro Plumbing Pros will match you with a San Leandro pro.
Plumbing in San Leandro: what to know
In San Leandro, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Alameda County — from Oakland, Alameda and Hayward to ZIP codes like 94577, 94579, 94578 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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