Can I Install a Softener or Filtration System Before My Pressure Tank?

Water Softeners and Central Water Filtration Systems use water to regenerate and backwash, which requires water flow and pressure.  If a water treatment unit is installed before the pressure tank, it will not work properly, for a few reasons:

1. The unit will not receive a steady, adequate water supply, because water will be flowing through it only when the well pump is running.
2. During regeneration, water could enter the unit backwards through its valve outlet port leading to the pressure tank.
3. Additionally, there is a risk that if the filtration system becomes clogged, it could lead to the well pump short-cycling and potentially burning out.