The term "hard water" refers to water that contains high levels of dissolved minerals - primarily calcium and magnesium. Hard water is not considered a health concern, but it is a nuisance that can be controlled. WQRF's research highlights the impacts that hard water can cause on the entire home, and savings that can be realized by softening hard water supplies.
Common costly symptoms of hard water, also referred to as hardness, include:
- Scale deposits from hardness build-up in pipes, faucets, coffee machines, water heaters, and other water-using appliances and fixtures
- Spotting and/or scale deposits on dishes and glassware
- Increased soap usage needed to properly clean dishes and laundry
- High energy costs associated with scale build-up in water-using appliances
Find more information and interactive calculator backed by research by visiting WQRF: https://www.wqrf.org/softening-benefits-calculator.html