gentlewindwest
New Member
I recently had an EcoPure 7140 water softener installed. The plumber put the discharge drain through the exterior wall and it drains into a flower bed. Almost immediately, all the flowers there are dying and I can see salt residue on top of the soil. How much discharge can I expect from the softener and when does it happen? I put a quart size plastic container under the spout, but so far (after 24 hours) I've not seen a drop of liquid in it. I'm thinking this happened at the very start (activation of system) with the initial recharge cycle and filling. Any thoughts on whether or not this bucket will be sufficient for catching the drainage before it can damage more plants? Or will I have to have the line run back into the house and down a drain? Our house is built on a slab.