For people living in most areas of the United States, hard water is a reality of life. This is true for those living in urban areas on city or municipal water supplies as well as for people living in more rural areas and using well water.
While some individuals may choose to continue to use the water as hard water, there are real benefits and advantages to installing effective and environmentally friendly water treatment systems in a home.
Plumbing Issues
When hard water is in the plumbing system, which means the main water line and the fresh water supply lines through the house, the calcium and magnesium molecules in the water will be deposited on the inside of pipes and taps.
Over time, these deposits will build up to provide heavy deposits of lime scale. This can and will lead to a decreasing water flow through the plumbing system and can actually result in the need to completely replace plumbing systems over time.
Additionally, this lime scale will coat faucets and shower heads, decreasing the flow of water and resulting in the need to constantly clean or even replace these fixtures.
Appliances
Your hot water tank or boiler, the dishwasher and the washing machine can also be damaged by the use of untreated hard water. Without a whole house water treatment system, the lime deposit will coat the interior of the appliances and result in poor performance and much shorter life expectancy.
In areas of extremely hard water, hot water tanks may last only a few years, which is a very high price to pay. Adding an advanced and tankless type of water treatment system to the home can increase the life of your plumbing system and all appliances using water, which is a cost factor well worth considering.
Water Quality
When there is untreated hard water in the house, you will notice a definite feel to your hair and skin after bathing or showering. This is often described as a feeling of being slippery or soapy even after complete rinsing, and body products don’t lather correctly, resulting in using more soap and shampoo than necessary.
The result of hard water on the skin is usually a dry, itchy feeling that can be significant for those with skin sensitivities. Hair can become brittle and dull, and it is often lifeless and flat compared to hair washed in soft water.
Installing a whole-home water treatment system can prevent these hard water problems in your home. Choosing the latest in technology that doesn’t require the use of brine tanks, filters or salt is a simple way to treat your water and save money.
