Thoughts on whether or not to treat hard water for a new construction project…
The latest water report shows that our water here in Santa Cruz is quite hard (ranging from 150-270 mg/l) and sodium levels from 22-50mg/l. Given these numbers would you treat the hard water or accept it as it is?
I’m aware of two methods for treating the water: The traditional water softening system, and I’ve just learned about salt-less water systems. Both systems seem to have their downsides. Ditto for having no system at all and accepting the hard water.
What would you recommend? Are there any other approaches that could work?
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Hard water won't hurt you but it will damage copper or iron pipes, eat up your fixtures and stain your sinks. Get a softener but don't bother with a toy system, get a traditional system that will work for your whole house.
See, Hard water isn't dangerous for the health; it might taste unpleasant because of the excess minerals, but it's generally safe to drink.
But your household things, especially glasses, windows, sink etc., might affect due to using hard water daily. you have to put some additional effort into reducing hard water stains when cleaning glass fixtures as part of your regular housekeeping routine.
Or you can hire professional Glass or window cleaning experts who can suggest some permanent solution to treat hard water stain issues.
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See, Hard water isn't dangerous for the health; it might taste unpleasant because of the excess minerals, but it's generally safe to drink.
But your household things, especially glasses, windows, sink etc., might affect due to using hard water daily. you have to put some additional effort into reducing hard water stains when cleaning glass fixtures as part of your regular housekeeping routine.
Or you can hire professional Glass or window cleaning experts who can suggest some permanent solution to treat hard water stain issues.