Hard water problems at the Lake of the Ozarks can wreak havoc on your plumbing, appliances and even your hair and skin. As a homeowner, you want to know that investing money in a water softener is going to be worth the cost. Part of knowing that your investment is making a difference is understanding how a water softener works and why it's essential to have one in your home. So first, let's take a look at the difference between hard and soft water and which is better for your home.

Hard Water vs. Soft Water
Water quality differs depending on where you live and whether you’re getting water from a municipality or a private well. Regardless as to where it comes from though, both sources are known to contain hardness minerals. Calcium and magnesium are the most common minerals found in water that causes hardness. Minerals from groundwater - the source of all water regardless of whether it comes to your home from a municipality or well - can cause a scaly buildup on everything from dishes, to pipes, to the heating elements of your appliances, to your own body. Water softeners remove those hard minerals, prolonging the life of appliances that use water and making it easier to clean and do laundry.

How Hard Water Becomes Soft
So how do water softeners get the minerals out? Water softeners use a process called ion exchange to remove things like calcium, magnesium, iron, and manganese – replacing them with sodium ions. As hard water passes through your water softener tank, calcium or magnesium are pulled to the media like a magnet, and sodium ions take their place. All the hardness minerals stay trapped inside the water softener tank while the clean water, with a few sodium ions, disperse throughout your home for use. No more scaly build up!

Regeneration is how a water softening system cleans and recharges itself so it can continue providing your home with soft water. This process happens in the brine tank, where you add water softener salt. During regeneration, the water softener will take the brine solution into the softener tank and the ion exchange process happens again, only this time in reverse. The media gets a bath in the salt solution. Hard minerals caught in the resin are released and the media gets replenished with sodium ions. The water softener is also cleaned and disinfected during regeneration. Finally, water containing the hard minerals and other waste gets flushed out of the system.

Do You Need a Water Softener?
Here's the bottom line. Water softeners aren't just for those homes whose water supply comes from a private well with extremely hard water. Even people living in the city who are on municipality water sources can have hard water too. Municipalities are required to treat the water for impurities, but they do not remove hardness minerals because, while they're burdensome and can be costly when it comes to home care and maintenance, they are not harmful to your health. Regardless as to where your water comes from, the modern home depends on soft water. High efficiency appliances can not run as designed when they suffer from hard water build up. Dishwashers and washing machines could end up with a much shorter lifespan because of hard water. You could end up spending thousands on avoidable plumbing and appliance repairs or replacement by installing a water softener in your home.

Your Water Softener Source at the Lake of the Ozarks
So, if you've got hard water problems, it's time to look into getting a water softener for your home. If you're ready to get one, but don't want to purchase a water softener, you've got options! At Lindyspring Systems, we can help make sure you get the size of unit that is exactly right for your needs as well as install it in the most professional manner possible. Our rental softeners are typically new or in like new condition, so you don't have to worry about getting an old worn out model from us! Contact us at 573-348-5044 to learn more about our water softener rental services at the Lake of the Ozarks!

For All Your Household & Commercial Water Conditioning and Treatment Needs Count on LINDYSPRING!

With the current health pandemic going on, staying your healthiest is top priority. One of the most important things you can do for yourself to improve your health is to drink plenty of water. It's even been said that drinking water is a natural elixir of life. But with all the hectic tasks of daily life and the fact that water is virtually tasteless, sometimes it's difficult to motivate yourself to drink the recommended daily amount. So, this week, Lindyspring Systems is offering 5 sneaky ways to increase your water intake.

1. Add Some Flavor
Meeting the recommended daily intake of water each day can seem like torture when every cup is tasteless. Add a bit of flavor by infusing fresh fruit, veggies, and/or herbs to your water. If you're on the run and don't have time to prepare an infused drink, you can also get the grab and go flavor packets from your local grocer and throw a few in your bag so you've got them with you wherever you go.

2. Sip Before Each Meal

Drinking 16 oz. of water before meals can help you lose weight. It helps to fill your stomach, making you feel fuller so you eat less during mealtimes. Just knowing that drinking up can help you eat less should be enough motivation to grab a glass. So next time you sit down for lunch with friends or co-workers, drink a glass of water before your server takes your order.

3. Use an App to Remind You

It's noon. How many glasses of water have you had so far? It's easy to lose track, especially when you're so busy at work and with other daily life activities. And unfortunately if you're not keeping track, you're risking the chance of dehydration. Keeping up with how many glasses you’ve finished can be easy with the help of a free app. Download a free water intake tracker app to your phone to keep track of how much water you've had. If you're not into downloading apps, you can always set a few alerts on your phone throughout the day to remind yourself to hit the water cooler.

4. Eat Water-Rich Foods

One sneaky way to increase the amount of water you consume on a daily basis is to eat foods that are water-rich. Add fruits and vegetables with a high water content to your grocery shopping list, such as cucumber, zucchini, watermelon, celery, and grapefruit. Not only will you be improving your health by eating your daily recommended amount of fruits and veggies, but you'll also be increasing your daily water intake without even thinking about it!

UPDATE: Due to public health concerns, the Lake Ozark St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled.

With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, the folks at Lindyspring Systems is sharing with you some local Lake of the Ozarks events to check out this weekend! So get your green on, grab the family and get out in the community. Time to celebrate this super fun holiday the Irish-American way!


Lucky Days at Camdenton Crossroads
Mar -1314, 2020
Various Locations
Camdenton MO 65020

In celebration of St Patrick's Day, businesses of the Camdenton Crossroads will be offering promotions and some giveaways. Look for the painted shamrocks on the windows of participating businesses. And be sure to look for Lucky the Leprechaun's friends hiding in each business. Find all of them, turn in the form at any participating business and be entered to win the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Forms will be available for pick up at the businesses.

Lake Ozark St. Patrick's Day Parade
Mar 14, 2020
Bagnell Dam Strip
Hours of Operation: 1:00 pm

Join in the fun of an old fashioned parade with floats, marching bands and candy and goodies for the young and young at heart. Many of the local restaurants along the strip will be offering specials and corned beef and cabbage feasts.

St. Patrick's Parade on the Water
Mar 14, 2020
Captain Ron's Bar & Grill
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Event begins with an optional breakfast at Captain Ron's beginning at 8:00 a.m. Celebration Cruises yachts loaded with party goers will depart at 10:00 for a fun day on the lake. Decorated boats can join the parade as it cruises to 4 different restaurants on the main channel. Call the Lake West Chamber at 573-374-5500 to purchase tickets.

St. Pat's Pub Crawl
Mar 14, 2020
Captain Ron's
82 Aloha Ln
Sunrise Beach MO 65079
Hours of Operation: 5:00 pm

Participants can purchase wristbands to ride designated buses to over 15 local westside bars and restaurants for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Food & Drink specials and live entertainment at leach participating location.

St. Patrick's Day Party with DJ Watts
Mar 14, 2020
H. Toad's Bar & Grill
2359 Bittersweet Rd
Lake Ozark MO 65049
Hours of Operation: 7 pm - 11 pm

Free To Attend!!! Party it up at the Toad for St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 14th. DJ Watts spins 7pm-11pm. Irish food & drink specials, contests and more!

St. Patty's Day Party with Soul Root
Mar 14, 2020
Fat Polly's Pub
3080 Bagnell Dam Boulevard
Lake Ozark MO 65049
Hours of Operation: 1 pm

Open for the St. Patty's Parade. Check out Fat Polly’s Pub after the parade and then stay for live music with one of the Lake's favorite bands Soulroot Band! Soulroot Band focuses on the music that makes you get up and shake your rear, or at the very least causes you to sing along like you are on stage with the spotlight shining down on you!


Happy St. Patrick's Day Weekend!
If you're gearing up to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and notice a green tint to your tap water, contact Lindyspring Systems to come out and test your water source! We can determine what type of water treatment system is best for your household needs to ensure your drinking water is safe to consume! Got questions about our water treatment services? Give us a call today! We're happy to answer your questions. We hope you have a great St. Patrick's Day weekend!

For All Your Household Water Conditioning and Treatment Needs Count on LINDYSPRING!

Whether your water comes from a well or a municipal source, Lake of the Ozarks has some of the hardest water in the region. Lindyspring Systems knows how hard it can be on your residential and business plumbing and household appliances. We've got several solutions to fight those hard water issues, saving you the headache of constant maintenance issues and wasted money. Our products can not only alleviate hard water issues, but help protect your drinking water at the Lake of the Ozarks, as well. This week we are featuring our Impression Series® RC Conditioner:

Prepare to be Impressed... with the Impression Series! It will soften your water while removing the chlorine using only one unit.

Lindyspring Impression Series RC Conditioners

• A Single System Used to Effectively Treat Municipal Water 
• Removes hardness 
• Removes chlorine and associated odors 
• Softens household water using minimal salt and water 

Whether you have municipal water that is hard or chlorinated, Impression Series®RC water conditioners deliver the clear, soft, odor-free water you want and need. It's environmentally-friendly tank design eliminates the need for two systems by combining two medias into one tank. The activated carbon removes chlorine and other unwanted tastes while the high capacity resin is used for the maximum in softening capabilities. It's true... nothing will last longer than your first Impression.

Features:

• Special "mid-plate" design eliminates the need for two tanks 
• Meter monitors and self-adjusts regeneration cycles based on household trends of water consumption 
• Extended lithium battery backup 
• Efficient to operate - uses less water and energy, less wear on clothing and appliances 
• Single tank design causes less pressure drops 
• Extends the life of resin media on chlorinated water 
• Advanced history and diagnostic screens

If you're looking to make some improvements to your home or business this spring, you don't want to miss the Home, Business, and Lake Living Expo! This is the perfect opportunity for you to check out multiple products all in one place and to shop different businesses. So make sure you stop by, and don't forget to come see Lindyspring Systems. Get the details right here!

Home, Business and Lake Living EXPO
The Home, Business, and Lake Living EXPO is “the place to be” for the latest innovations, offerings, and ideas in the home building, landscaping and remodeling industries! It was developed by the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce to showcase local businesses and services for Lake Area residents.

When and Where:
Lodge of the Four Seasons, Campana Hall
Friday, Feb 28, 2020 – 3 pm to 7 pm  – includes Friday night social
Saturday, Feb 29, 2020 9 am to 5 pm

Stop by after work on Friday and look around. You’ll find wall-to-wall displays and exhibits. The Friday night social will include hors d’oeuvres from local vendors. You’ll also have the opportunity to speak directly with experts and receive helpful “insiders” advice to turn your dream home into a reality. Lindyspring Systems will be located at booths A-20, A-21, and A-22 and will be ready to answer all of your water treatment and conditioning questions!

What You'll Find:
Learn the latest trends in design, product offerings, and maintenance tips! See kitchen and bath remodeling, roofing, flooring, home security, water conditioning, insulation, windows and exterior products, and much more. Discover the latest home improvement and landscaping options and strategies. Local businesses will be on hand to discuss your project needs.

All attendees can sign up at the Chamber of Commerce registration table to be entered into a drawing. The lucky winners will receive a $500, $300 or $200 voucher to use for products and services from the vendors!

A Water Treatment Company You Can Trust!
The Kempkers are no newbies when it comes to successfully owning and operating a business. Dave and Rosann have owned Kempker Plumbing, LLC, more commonly known as Plumb Magic, since September of 1989. In December 2014, Don and Debbie Gainey decided to retire from the water softener business, selling what was formerly known as Ecowater Lake of the Ozarks to Dave and Rosann Kempker. Dave has worked in the plumbing field for more than 20 years, making him one of the most trusted and experienced plumbing and water treatment professionals at the Lake of the Ozarks.

The Kempkers have a vast knowledge of plumbing and water conditioning and are able to meet your water softener needs and make sure it doesn’t adversely affect your plumbing. Not only do we handle installations and softener rentals, but we also service just about any make of water treatment system available, including Northstar, Water Right, and Ecowater systems.

Lindyspring Systems services the Lake of the Ozarks and the surrounding areas. With a large customer base of homes and businesses, we are large enough to respond quickly when you need us and still small enough to give good old-fashioned personal service. If you're in need of a home water treatment system at the Lake of the Ozarks, we can get you set up with the equipment you need, and the service you deserve.

Lindyspring Systems at Lake of the Ozarks knows the hard water struggles homeowners and businesses face daily. We're here to tell you that you don't have to continue to deal with those maintenance headaches. We've got several products that can help protect your drinking water at the Lake of the Ozarks. Check out our reverse osmosis water system:

Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System

The Eclipse™ Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is designed to provide your family with the cleanest, healthiest water possible. Multiple filters clean ordinary household water to reduce unwanted and harmful contaminants. System performance is verified with a touch monitor on the system's faucet base. Installation is simple - no electricity needed.
Not sure if Reverse Osmosis is what you need for your home's water treatment at Lake of the Ozarks? Lindyspring Systems offers a wide array of products and solutions to fit every water treatment need. We sell and lease residential and commercial water treatment systems at Lake of the Ozarks. Any type of water problem can be taken care of by us. We also deliver to your home or business 40 lb. bags of coarse solar salt and 40 lb. bags of potassium chloride. Do you want to learn more about the water services we provide? Visit our website for more information.

For All Your Household Water Conditioning and Treatment Needs Count on LINDYSPRING!

With the cost of living rising every day, we're constantly looking for any possible way to live more efficiently to save money. Some of us cut back on our pleasure spending. Others may turn to the Dave Ramsey solution and get super serious about where their money is going. In respect of a growing desire to save in almost every aspect of our lives, Lindyspring Systems, the best water treatment company at the Lake of the Ozarks, offers some simple ways that you can save water, and in turn, save money.