Water softening can be approached via a standard ion exchange process using NaCl regeneration and a number of available resins. Waste volumes can be minimized using Advanced AMBERPACK™ Municipal system. Or membrane softening can be considered as Dow Water & Process Solutions offers DOW FILMTEC™ nanofiltration elements for use as an alternative to lime softening of public drinking water supplies. Membrane softening reduces hardness and removes organics, color and other impurities from raw water. The durable DOW FILMTEC NF 270-400 element is a good starting point membrane softening applications.