Pelican NaturSoft: The Leading NSF-Certified Salt-Free Water Conditioner
Pelican Water Systems (Deland, Florida, acquired by Pentair in 2021) built its US market position on the NaturSoft salt-free water conditioning system — the first and still the most widely certified salt-free conditioner in the US residential market. The NaturSoft earned WQA Gold Seal certification, NSF 61 listing, and an independent university study confirming 99.6% scale prevention efficiency, making it the reference product for buyers seeking scale control without ion exchange.
Unlike a traditional water softener, the NaturSoft does not remove hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium) from the water. Instead, it transforms them through a catalytic media process (nucleation-assisted crystallization, or NAC) into inactive calcite crystals that pass through the plumbing without adhering to surfaces. The result: no scale buildup on water heater elements or pipe walls, no salt use, no regeneration wastewater, no brine tank — and no sodium added to the treated water.
NaturSoft System Lineup
| Model | Rated Capacity | Best For | Price (~) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NaturSoft 500 | 500,000 gallons | 1–3 bathrooms | $1,200–$1,600 |
| NaturSoft 1000 | 1,000,000 gallons | 4–6 bathrooms | $1,800–$2,400 |
| PC600 (carbon + NaturSoft) | 600,000 gallons + filtration | Municipal water quality concerns | $2,000–$2,800 |
| PC1000 (carbon + NaturSoft) | 1,000,000 gallons + filtration | 4–6 bathrooms + city water | $2,800–$3,600 |
Who Should Choose Pelican NaturSoft Over a Salt Softener
The NaturSoft is the right choice when: (1) your municipality restricts salt-based softener discharge into the sewer system (California, Texas, and parts of the Midwest have discharge bans); (2) a household member requires a low-sodium diet and cannot use sodium-regenerated soft water for drinking; (3) you want the benefits of scale control without the ongoing cost of salt purchases ($100–$300/year for a salt-based system). The NaturSoft does not make water feel "slippery" the way ion-exchange soft water does — which many users actually prefer.