A Water Conditioning Case Study: the Chaplin Brothers

Here, Hydrosmart looks at a case study to see what effect the Hydrosmart hard water treatment can have on cattle farms. The Chaplin brothers of Tintinara, South Australia, had been using hard bore water for their cattle until deciding to try our hard water conditioner. So, what changed and how long did these changes take to come into effect? We’ll start by exploring what bore water is and why it is necessary to improve it.

Cattle and Hard Bore Water

Water is the most essential nutritional requirement of cattle. As such, cattle need an adequate and accessible supply of fresh water to facilitate their regular physical and chemical processes of the body. Aside from simply not having enough water, the number one problem faced when providing cattle with drinking water is the presence of a high level of dissolved solids in hard bore water. An effective hard water conditioner can tackle both of those issues.

The Chaplin Brothers

Daniel Chaplin and his brother, Allan, run farms in Tintinara. Between them, they purchased eight Hydrosmart units in December 2021. Within a matter of a few short weeks, they reported seeing positive change. The most notable of which was feeding lactating mothers and calves on full lucerne in conjunction with water. Prior to installing our units, Danny reported he would see scouring and stock dehydration with attendant health and weight issues. A few weeks after installation, he says both cows and calves were gaining weight and doing well. The animals were eating the same feed as before; the only change was the introduction of Hydrosmart treated water.

Further Benefits of Electronically Treated Water

The Chaplin brother also saw positive changes in the water supply itself. Where they usually had to constantly perform manual scale removal from supply lines, they now have no such issues. Pipe blockages have not occurred at all since installing our units.

Water Softening Equipment Supplier

The great thing about the Chaplin brothers’ success in Tintinara is that they will continue to see the benefits for decades to come. All of this without water wastage or huge power usage, without the use of chemicals, filters, or even maintenance. Hydrosmart has helped thousands of agricultural, industrial and domestic customers, both across Australia and overseas, to achieve their water management goals with our 100% Australian products. Hydrosmart will make sure you find the right unit and solution for your unique case.

If you think Hydrosmart can help you in a similar way to the Chaplin brothers, call us today on 1300 138 223. We have the solution for you!