Technical Specifications

Q. Can I discharge the water from the water softener into a septic system?
A. Yes. It’s very common for consumers to drain the water softener into a standard septic system and it
will not affect the septic system operation or drain field.
Q. Is it a problem if I install too large of a water softener?
A. No. A water softener cannot be oversized; it will just regenerate less frequently and may in the long
run end up using less water and salt than a smaller model.
Q. Can I install the Morton water softener myself?
A. Yes. If you are familiar with standard plumbing, installing the Morton water softener will be a breeze.
The Morton water softener should be installed on the main water line so all the water going into the
home is softened other than the outside faucets or sprinkler system. While it won’t hurt the lawn to
water with softened water, the water softeners are not designed to soften the large volume of water
used for watering the lawn.
Q. What type of salt should I use?
A. Morton System Saver II Pellets is recommended and if that is not available we recommend a clean
pellet style water softening salt.
Q. Will I really save time and money by installing a Morton water softener?
A. Yes! You will notice that with soft water you will only have to clean your showers, toilets, etc. half as often and
they will be much easier to clean. You should immediately cut your soap and detergent use by 50% upon
installing a water softener which is bigger cost savings than most people realize. A water heater will use up to
29% less energy over the life of the water heater because of the elimination of internal scale build up. Clothes
last longer and stay whiter and brighter longer. In summary, a water softener is the only appliance that will pay
for itself.
To the right is the estimated average annual savings by
installing Morton water softener vs having hard water.
You’re particular savings may be different depending on
your usages and lifestyle but even if your saving is only
half of this, the Morton water softener will pay for itself in
a very short period of time.