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🔬 Ion-Exchange Chemical Engineering

Water Hardness & Softener Salt Solver

Model municipal/well water hardness (GPG), iron compensation, cation cross-linked resin capacities (24k–64k Grains), brine tank salt dosage, and monthly 40-lb bag usage.

⚙️ Water Chemistry & Household Demand

Raw Water Hardness (Grains Per Gallon)

GPG

Soluble Clear Iron (PPM / mg/L)

PPM

Household Occupants (People Count)

Water Usage / Person (Gallons / Day)

GPD

Softener Resin Capacity (Nominal Grains)

Salt Dose / Cu Ft Resin (Brine Efficiency)

lbs

📊 Softener Performance & Salt Delivery

Total Compensated Hardness

20.5 GPG

Monthly Salt Consumption

119 lbs / mo

Monthly 40-lb Salt Bags

3.0 Bags (40-lb)

Regeneration Frequency

Every 3.9 Days

200-lb Brine Tank Life

51 Days

Water Hardness Classification	Very Hard Water (>10.5 GPG — Requires Ion Softening)
Recommended Salt Type	High-Purity 99.8% Evaporated Pellets or Solar Crystals
Scale Protection Benefit	Prevents 29% water heater efficiency loss & plumbing scale