What exactly is hard water? Essentially it is water with a high concentration of minerals, especially calcium and magnesium. Although these minerals are not harmful for consumption, they can be a real annoyance in the home, as the calcium and magnesium tends to deposit on fixtures, shower doors, and tub walls, making cleaning day an even bigger hassle. Hardness is usually measured either in parts per million (typically abbreviated ppm) or more commonly in grains per gallon (gpg). Below, you can see water hardness represented throughout the United States:
As you can see, much of the country does not have access to naturally occurring soft water. Unfortunately, this has hidden costs for the homeowner in the form of higher energy and cleaning bills, as hard water interferes with the ability of cleaning products in dishwashing and laundry settings and also coats the heating element in your water heater, requiring more energy to bring the water to the same temperature.
What's the best way to combat this issue? With an ion exchange water softener. Special resin beads inside the softener act as magnets, attracting the calcium and magnesium ions in the water and replacing them with sodium ions for soft water that no longer stains or causes dry or itchy skin. If you or someone you know is struggling with hard water, then end that struggle now by reaching out to us for a free consultation.
