i have well water in minnesota. the water is very hard. it goes threw a water softner. how do i keep it clear longer? i have been told to add salt.. is that true? and what kind of salt. how much.. it take 4,444 gallons to fill pool.. thank you. pamela

Question:

i have well water in minnesota. the water is very hard. it goes threw a water softner. how do i keep it clear longer? i have been told to add salt.. is that true? and what kind of salt. how much.. it take 4,444 gallons to fill pool.. thank you.

pamela

Answer:

You would only need to add salt if you are using a salt chlorine generator to produce chlorine. Otherwise salt will not help balance out the hardness issues.