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Different types of water treatment
Trident offers carbon filtration, reverse osmosis and softening for different treatment needs. Carbon filters can address selected taste or odor concerns, with actual reduction claims depending on the product. A reverse osmosis system uses a membrane; a point-of-use installation treats water supplied to a particular fixture, often a kitchen tap.
A softener targets hardness minerals rather than serving as a substitute for every filter. More than one treatment stage may be discussed when the concerns differ. Ask what each proposed component does and which documented claims support that choice.
