Portasoft Of Morris County

Portasoft Of Morris County Residential and Commercial Water Treatment in Northern NJ since 1977. Family-Owned and Operated. Here at Portasoft, we treat you and your water right.

Portasoft has been providing greater Northern New Jersey with affordable, quality water treatment equipment for over 50 years. We are committed to helping you control and improve the quality of your water while providing excellent service. Our educated staff is available to answer your questions and provide you with a personalized needs analysis. It is our pleasure to serve you and all of your water conditioning needs.

Hard water stains on your “clean” dishes are the fastest way to spoil a beautiful dinner table. 🥂✨ Those cloudy spots an...
08/07/2026

Hard water stains on your “clean” dishes are the fastest way to spoil a beautiful dinner table. 🥂✨ Those cloudy spots and film on your glassware are caused by hard water minerals. With soft water, your glasses sparkle, your dishes actually look clean, and even the hand towels in your powder room feel softer and fresher.

Ready to host without worrying what’s on your plates and glasses? Give us a call for a free consultation.

Almost 50 years of local service, trusted by your neighbors. We love being part of this community—stop by anytime to say...
06/24/2026

Almost 50 years of local service, trusted by your neighbors. We love being part of this community—stop by anytime to say hello, ask questions, or pick up your essentials. Conveniently located on Route 46 in Roxbury, NJ, we are open Monday through Friday 8 am -5 pm and Saturdays 9 am -1 pm.

We have solar salt, neutralizing material, filters, soda ash, hydrogen peroxide, and more!

Portasoft of Morris County is committed to being more than just a water treatment company! Portasoft is family-owned and...
05/29/2026

Portasoft of Morris County is committed to being more than just a water treatment company! Portasoft is family-owned and has been serving the surrounding areas for 49 years. At Portasoft, our mission is to empower homeowners, businesses, and industries across New Jersey to control and improve their water quality.

Educate New Jersey Consumers: We believe in informed decisions. We strive to educate consumers throughout New Jersey about water quality issues and the importance of proper water treatment.

Diagnose Your Water Problems: Our experienced team helps customers diagnose their specific water problems, ensuring targeted and effective solutions.

Tailored Water Treatment Equipment: We guide consumers in selecting the appropriate water treatment equipment perfectly matched to their individual needs and New Jersey water conditions.

Exceptional Service and Support in NJ: We are dedicated to providing excellent service and ongoing support to all our New Jersey customers, ensuring long-term satisfaction.

📞 Reach out to schedule your free water analysis!
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Blonde, gray, or color-treated hair turning a faint green tint? You're not imagining it, and it's not from a swimming po...
05/26/2026

Blonde, gray, or color-treated hair turning a faint green tint? You're not imagining it, and it's not from a swimming pool. The cause is in your home water supply.

Here's what's actually happening:

When water is acidic (below the EPA's recommended pH of 6.5), it slowly dissolves copper from inside your home's plumbing. The dissolved copper concentration may be too low to taste or see, but it's there in every glass and every shower.

Copper has a strong affinity for the keratin protein in hair, especially:
🔹 Naturally blonde hair
🔹 Gray and white hair
🔹 Bleached or highlighted hair
🔹 Color-treated hair (especially light shades)

The copper binds to the hair shaft and oxidizes, producing the characteristic green-blue tint. Once it's deposited, it's difficult to remove without specialized clarifying treatments.

The EPA secondary standard for copper in drinking water is 1.0 mg/L, with the action level under the Lead and Copper Rule set at 1.3 mg/L. Acidic well water can produce concentrations far above these levels.

The fix is two-fold:
1. Treat the cause: install a calcite neutralizing filter to bring your pH into the safe range (6.5-8.5). This stops new copper from leaching.
2. Remove existing copper: a whole-house carbon or sediment filter can capture dissolved copper.

This is especially common in northern NJ wells drawing from crystalline bedrock geology, where naturally low alkalinity produces acidic water.

Have you experienced this in your home? 👇

📞 Free pH test > www.portasoftnj.com

Nobody wants to see particles floating in their glass of water. If your water looks cloudy or has a gritty texture, you'...
05/22/2026

Nobody wants to see particles floating in their glass of water. If your water looks cloudy or has a gritty texture, you're dealing with sediment.

Sediment comes from sand, silt, rust particles, and organic matter. If you're on a well, seasonal changes like heavy rain or spring thaw can make it worse. And here's something most people don't know: sediment can actually make your other water treatment equipment less effective by clogging filters and blocking UV light.

A whole-house sediment filter is typically the first line of defense in any water treatment system. We size it based on your water conditions and flow rate so you get clean water without losing pressure.

Dealing with cloudy or gritty water? Let us know your experience! 👇

📞 www.portasoftnj.com

We’re proud to be affiliated with the North Jersey Street Rod Association's Father's Day Rod Run, an annual event that b...
05/21/2026

We’re proud to be affiliated with the North Jersey Street Rod Association's Father's Day Rod Run, an annual event that brings our community together for a meaningful cause. 💙 This year the proceeds are going towards Charlie Maynard. Join us at Horseshoe Lake on June 21st from 8am-3pm, rain or shine!

Here's a question every well water homeowner in NJ should be able to answer: When did you last test your water?The NJ De...
05/19/2026

Here's a question every well water homeowner in NJ should be able to answer: When did you last test your water?

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection recommends annual testing for private wells. But the reality? Most wells go years, sometimes decades, without a single comprehensive test.

Your water quality isn't static. It changes due to:
🔹 Seasonal variations in groundwater levels
🔹 Nearby construction, farming, or development
🔹 Aging well casings and pumps
🔹 Shifting septic system conditions

An annual test covers the basics: pH, hardness, iron, TDS. It takes about 15 minutes of your time and costs far less than dealing with a problem you didn't know about. For more in-depth testing you can find a State-Certified Lab near you or give us a call for some recommendations.

How long has it been since your last test? 👇

📞973-584-1549
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If you have a reverse osmosis system under your kitchen sink, you're already making a great choice for your family's dri...
05/15/2026

If you have a reverse osmosis system under your kitchen sink, you're already making a great choice for your family's drinking water. But here's what a lot of homeowners don't realize: an RO system is only as good as its maintenance.

These systems have multiple filter stages, and each one has a different replacement schedule:

🔹 Carbon pre-filter: Every 12 months
🔹 RO membrane: Every 3-5 years
🔹 Post-carbon filter: Every 12 months

When you skip filter changes, here's what happens:
- Water flow slows to a trickle
- Contaminant removal efficiency drops
- The RO membrane (the most expensive part) gets damaged by particles the pre-filters should have caught
- You end up replacing the whole system instead of just the filters

How's your RO system running? 👇

📞 www.portasoftnj.com

Is your water leaving orange or rust-colored stains on your sinks, toilets, or laundry? 🟤 That's a telltale sign of iron...
05/12/2026

Is your water leaving orange or rust-colored stains on your sinks, toilets, or laundry? 🟤 That's a telltale sign of iron in your water, and it's one of the most common water quality issues we see here in northern New Jersey.

Iron doesn't just affect the look of your water. It can cause a metallic taste, clog pipes, and even damage appliances over time. The good news? The right filtration system can eliminate iron at the source.

At Portasoft of Morris County, we test your water, identify the type and level of iron present, and install the best solution for your home.

📞 Contact us today for a free water test!
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Have iron stains in your home? Tell us below! 👇

National Drinking Water Week is May 3-9, 2026. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has led the observance for mo...
05/01/2026

National Drinking Water Week is May 3-9, 2026. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has led the observance for more than 40 years to highlight the safe, reliable tap water that the U.S. takes for granted.

For most NJ residents, drinking water comes from one of two places:
🔹 A public utility (regulated by the EPA and NJ DEP)
🔹 A private well (regulated by the homeowner alone)

Both have strengths and challenges:

**Municipal water in NJ**:
- Treated to meet federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards
- Tested constantly for primary contaminants
- Required to publish annual Consumer Confidence Reports
- May contain disinfection byproducts, lead from service lines, or PFAS depending on the source
- Aging infrastructure is a real concern in many NJ communities

**Private wells in NJ**:
- Not subject to federal regulation
- Testing is the homeowner's responsibility
- Quality depends on local geology and surrounding land use
- Common issues include hardness, iron, low pH, and bacteria

This week, we'll be posting about how to make the most of whichever source you have, including knowing what to test for, when home filtration helps, and how to spot real issues vs. marketing hype.

What's your drinking water source? Well, public, or both? 👇

📞 Free water testing: www.portasoftnj.com

Address

578 US Highway 46
Kenvil, NJ
07847

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+19735841549

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