Are there any non-sodium, low- or no-water waste ways to remove minerals like calcium from water supplies?
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Conventional water softeners add salt to wastewater and use plenty of water to rinse systems. Can filtration or ionization or some other method minimize mineral build-up in hot water systems and fixtures?
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