Magnetic Treatment For Scale And Hardness In Water-- A Hoax?

Magnets have many uses. One of which is to treat for scale and hardness in water. Yes, you heard it right. Magnets are now used in water treatment, however the issue on the efficacy of magnetic treatment for scale and hardness in water has had raise my eyebrows instead of thumb up.

Magnetic treatment for scale and hardness in water is actually not a new technology in water treatment as opposed to the chemical-based water treatment methods. There are many arguments that had been raised since the introduction of magnetic treatment for scale and hardness in water. Two opposing side had been throwing biases and prejudices against each other proving and justifying their own claims about this water treatment technology.

How does this water treatment technology works? Why it is deemed important? These are just two of the questions that have all the more pose great threats as to the viability of this technology. Magnetic treatment for scale and hardness in water was believed to be the answer in eliminating scale-forming minerals present in water and in responding to the concern about the hardness in water.

This magnetic water treatment technology is done by practically attaching magnets onto near the opening of the water pipes that are installed either at residential or commercial buildings. It is believed that the magnets work by creating a magnetic field forceful enough to agitate molecules surrounding colloidal elements such as calcium, silica, and magnesium. With the interaction happening these elements are inhibited from forming or accumulating scales in pipelines. Those scales that have been formed prior to the installation of the magnets are thus eliminated.

Magnetic treatment for scale and hardness in water was thought to be important as an agent in eliminating the presence of iron, which causes the hardness in water; and silica and other scale-forming colloidal particles. It is hypothesized also that this technology is a better alternative in softening the water instead of using other chemicals like lime.

The skeptics believed that the claims of the staunch supporters of magnetic water treatment only justified their claims on the efficacy of this technology by presenting anecdotal evidences or those instances that were observed only under certain conditions. Again the skeptics posited that are no laboratory proofs that could justify their claims.

The challenge that the magnetic water treatment is facing right now is to erase all doubts raised by those who are yet to be convinced by this technology about its viability. Both sides have their own reasons in sticking to their arguments. Regardless on the nature of the argument raised whether they are self-serving or not, the question if magnetic water treatment is just a hype is yet to be clarified in order to shed light and gain the support of the skeptics.