What Hard Water Looks Like
- White scale around faucets and showerheads
- Spotted glassware
- Soap that does not rinse or lather as expected
- Scale in water heaters and fixtures
How It Is Evaluated
Hardness should be measured at the home. The result, household size, flow requirements and any iron present all matter when sizing treatment.
Treatment
Ion-exchange water softening is a standard residential treatment for hardness. A softener is not a universal filter and should be sized to the actual water conditions and demand.