Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems   Water Quality Products September 2002   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Water Quality Association
The following is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Special Issues Fact Sheet on Water Softeners. This document supports the WQA's position on softener wastes and the fact that they are not harmful to septic systems.
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Controlling Mechanisms of Contaminant Ion Leakage in Condensate Polishing Systems   Water Quality Products September 2001   Stephen W. Najmy, The Dow Chemical Co.
Extracting the maximum benefit from condensate polishing systems continues to be a top priority among many electric utility plants. With cost reduction pressures and increasing water quality standards, owners and operators continue to evaluate the resin handling procedures that affect corrosion product transport and contaminant ion impurity levels.
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Tons of Choices   Water Quality Products September 2001   Jerry Poe, IMC Salt Co.
This article highlights the differences between the various sources and forms of regenerants, what they do and reasons to select each.
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Controlling Scale Deposition and Industrial Fouling   Water Engineering & Management July 2001   Jan de Baat Doelman
Mineral scale deposition cannot only put plant and product integrity at risk but also compromise the health and safety of personnel. Luckily, there are a number of ways to control fouling and restore operational efficiency.
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Water Softening   Water Quality Products January 2001   Nancy Lucas, Cargill Salt
Among the many challenges water softening dealers face, one of most difficult can be the presence of iron in a customer’s water supply, particularly in areas where iron content is high. Iron can be a challenge to identify, let alone to recommend an effective and efficient treatment.

Potassium Chloride Vs. Sodium Chloride   Water Quality Products December 2000   Don Oster
Some people prefer sodium chloride, while others prefer potassium chloride. Even though these two products compete for sales in the softening salt market, the fact is there’s plenty of room for both to thrive.

Salt in the New Millennium: Regenerants and Their Future   Water Quality Products May 2000   Jerry Poe
The factors involved in selecting a salt, although not complex, are very important to efficient operation of a water softener.

Asking Questions, Making Sales: Selling ‘Choice’ Makes Sense for Route Products, Too   Water Quality Products October 1999   Don Oster
With the growing popularity of potassium chloride as a "salt substitute" for water softener regeneration, why not offer a choice of softener regenerants? It could bolster your route sales at a time when more time-pressed consumers are attracted to home delivery for its time and work savings.

Survey Results: Dealers vs. Retailers   Water Quality Products June 1996
Consumers are now more likely than ever before to purchase water conditioning salt through mass merchandisers or retail outlets than dealers. Find out why and what you can do about it.