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How to Test for Hard Water

Little frustrations may be signs of big problems. If your favorite t-shirt always feels stiff and you’re constantly descaling the coffeemaker, you may have a hard water problem. What Is Hard Water? Hard water is water with high mineral content. Water picks up these minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium, naturally from soil and rocks before entering any public water system. People using water from private wells are more likely to deal with this issue because

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What is hard water?

Hard water is well water, spring water, or city water with a high mineral content. Though the water is clear, it picks up hard minerals like calcium and magnesium when it passes over soil and rocks on its way to the municipal supply. The minerals dissolve and harden the water as it travels through the ground. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, over 85% of American homes have hard water. Its mineral concentration levels can

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