
Surface Water Softeners
Hard water has finally met its match. Hydrotech’s cutting edge surface water softeners work for you – making sure your entire house enjoys the benefits of soft, clean water.
Most water in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario is extremely hard. If you have a private well, you most certainly have experienced the appearance of scale—that white crusty material staining your water fixtures. Homes or cottages drawing water from lakes or rivers aren’t always exempt.
Hard water is hard on your home—and hard on your family. Plumbing fixtures and appliances are affected by hard water, reducing their lifespan. You’ll spend more time cleaning your home and use more detergents and soaps. Hard water is tough on skin and hair, especially in our cold prairie winters.
And then there are tannins. That tea-coloured water that scares your kids from the bathtub. Tannins are naturally occurring organics found in surface waters. They are removed by a water softener-type of product that uses anion rather than cation resin. In combination with a brine tank, an anion resin product will reduce tannin colouring from your water. And get your kids back into the tub 🙂
Hard Water or tannins aren’t fun. But there is an easy cure: surface water softeners from Hydrotech. From the moment Hydrotech surface water softeners are turned on in your home, you will experience the beauty of soft water. Less cleaning. More efficient appliances. Water your hair and skin will love. And clear, tannin-reduced baths.
Invite us into your home today for a water consultation and to learn more about how a Hydrotech surface water softener can improve the quality of life in your home.

HIMTLC Series (Hardness • Iron • Manganese • Tannins • Lignins • Colour)
The HIMTLC Series two-tank system tackles multiple water problems with a single solution. Engineered for efficiency, it combines water softening with tannin reduction capabilities. The system effectively reduces iron, manganese, and tannins, improving water taste, odour, and clarity while preventing staining on laundry, fixtures, and plumbing. Built to meet rigorous third-party performance standards, the HIMTLC series ensures reliable protection and long-term performance.

TLC Series (Tannins • Lignins • Colour)
The TLC Series system greatly improves aesthetics and prevents costly staining by using anion exchange resin to remove color caused by organic decay.
FAQs
Yes! The best way to treat your water is to know exactly what is in it so we can customize a solution to fit your needs. Contact us today to get your water tested!
Hydrotech provides a couple of unique water treatment solutions that are customizable to treat surface water, both hard and soft. Soft water when needed. And tannins removed if they are an issue.
Hydrotech features several different models that allow for the use of custom media options to address specific water treatment needs. Depending on the results of your water test, the corresponding model can be selected to remove hardness and/or tannins from your water.
Yes, water softener salt is a necessary part of the ion exchange process. Both of Hydrotech’s products for treating surface water require salt in the processs. However, Hydrotech softeners are extremely efficient and require very little water and salt to operate. Up Flow Regeneration with Optimal Precision Brining provides high-efficiency performance and lowest possible salt usage.
Designed and engineered in North America, Hydrotech is part of Canature Water Group. With over 50 years in the water treatment industry, it has vast experience in building top quality products. Hydrotech’s top-of-the-line 89 Series valve is fully computerized and simple to use. Pristine Water Solution’s exclusive Hydrotech valve of choice, it will provide years of worry-free water treatment.
Hydrotech water softeners can remove hardness and discoloration from your water. Hydrotech has a model to meet the challenge of the worst water conditions. Other advantages include:
- Computerized, fully customizable controls
- True 1″ porting provides high flow rates for larger homes
- Softens & filters in up to 80% less time
- Optimal Precision Brining uses less salt during regeneration
- Adjustable backwash frequency saves up to 2,000 gallons of water per year
- Soft Water Recharge performs quick regenerations ensuring you never run out of soft water
Canature Water Group is one of North America’s largest water treatment manufacturers. Its head office is in Regina, SK. Hydrotech pressure (media) and brine tanks carry a lifetime warranty. The Hydrotech 89 Series systems, including valves, are warranted for seven (7) years. Click here for warranty details.
