You should soften your water because it can prevent a lot of residential and commercial headaches if you live in an area with hard water.
Hard water is water that is high in dissolved materials, particularly calcium and magnesium.
Hard water, particularly when heated, forms calcium carbonate, also known as scale. This mineral deposit builds up in pipes and appliances, not to mention on your hair and skin.
Softened water is water that has been treated to remove the excess calcium and magnesium ions, usually replacing them with salt.
You don’t have to take our word for it that water softening is beneficial. A Penn State University publication noted that water softening is “a well-developed technology that has been used in homes for almost 65 years” and that “soft water not only eliminates these nuisances [hard water scale on pots, skin, and appliances] but also protects appliances and saves cleaning time.”
Learn more about how investing in a water softener pays you back. If you have more questions about adding a water softening system to your home, contact us today. Your Indy Water Pros are always here to help.