Wisconsin’s fresh water is one of our most valuable resources—and everyday choices inside our homes play a bigger role in protecting it than many of us realize.

On this episode of the Home Comfort Zone Podcast, host Theresa sits down with Katherine Harris, Pollution Prevention Specialist at Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, to talk about salt reduction and the surprising impact water softeners have on our lakes, rivers, and drinking water.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why water softeners are the largest source of salt entering local waterways

• How to tell if your softener is using too much salt

• Simple DIY ways to test where softened water is used in your home

• Why toilets and outdoor faucets don’t need softened water

• What blending valves are and how they improve efficiency

• How small changes at home can make an immediate environmental impact

This practical, hopeful conversation shows how homeowners, plumbers, and communities can work together to protect Wisconsin’s fresh water—one small change at a time.

🔗 Helpful LinksMadison Metropolitan Sewerage District: https://www.madsewer.orgWisconsin SaltWise: https://www.wisaltwise.comAll Comfort Services: https://www.allcomfortservices.com

🎙️ Home Comfort Zone is hosted by Theresa, Marketing Manager at All Comfort Services.