Hard Water Problems and Solutions
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Hard WaterProblems and Treatment
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Where Water Comes From
• Lakes
• Streams
• Manmade Collection
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Source of Hardness• Calcium and Magnesium
• Found Naturally in the Soil
• Collected by Water as it Travels
• Retrieved by Municipal Suppliers
• Pumped to Homes in the Area
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Geographic Variances• Ions in Highest Concentration in the Midwest
• Streams and Rivers Converge
• Ions Deposited Over Time
• Low Concentrations Toward Coastal States
• Suppliers Can Provide Details
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Human Health• Not Affected by Hardness Causing Ions
• Could Benefit From Calcium and Magnesium
• No Official Information
• Usually Does Not Outweigh Problems
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Effects in the Home• Decreased Lathering of Soaps and Detergents
• Lime Scale Deposits
• Rings Around Bathtubs
• Increased Wearing of Clothes
• Plumbing Problems
• Dry Skin
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Salt Based Softening Products
• Remove Ions Completely
• Most Effective Type of Treatment
• Add Salt to the Environment
• Require Salt Replenishment
• More Expensive
• May be Restricted in Certain Areas
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Saltless Softening Products
• Alter Ions to Prevent Crystal Formation
• Use Electric or Magnetic Fields
• Do Not Add Salt to the Environment
• Less Maintenance
• Less Effective
• More Affordable
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Selecting the Appropriate System
• Read Water Softener Reviews
• Inquire About Local Restrictions
• Evaluate Environmental Concerns
• Consider Degree of Hardness
• Decide Which Factors are Most Important
• Seek Professional Advice