All about Hard Water

If you suspect hard water in your Chanhassen home, we have some helpful information for you. We will tell you what hard water is, the signs you can look for to see if it’s in your home, and ways to make hard water softer.

Hard water is the term used to describe water that is high in mineral salts, calcium and magnesium. Water picks up these minerals when passing through rock, sand and soil.

Hard water is not harmful to your health, but it can cause a variety of problems such as scaling on your bathroom and kitchen fixtures, white spots on glassware and dishes, and dry skin and hair. Hard water can also decrease the life span of your water-using appliances.

Even though hard water is not a threat to your health or well-being, it can make life a little more difficult. Hard water can alter the taste of tea, coffee and homemade food. It can cause your soap and shampoo to not lather properly. It also can make it difficult to keep your bathroom and kitchen clean.

The good news is there are ways to soften hard water. One of the most popular ways is with a water softener. These appliances need to be installed by professionals like the ones at Haferman Water Conditioning, but they generally do not need a lot of maintenance in order to keep functioning properly.

There are a few other ways to soften hard water or to deal with the problem. You can use white vinegar to clean dishes and glassware. You can brew tea and coffee with bottled water, and you can buy shampoo and soap that are specially formulated for hard water. However, these smaller costs can add up over time, so the best bet is to look into getting a water softener. The initial cost of a water softener is more than the cost of buying a case of bottled water, but you will save money in the long term (and also help the environment!) by having a water softener installed.

One common misconception some people have is thinking that drinking hard water is a way to increase their calcium intake. However, hard water is not the best way to get this type of mineral in your body. You should consider eating calcium-rich foods or taking supplements instead.

If you would like more information on hard water in Chanhassen and surrounding areas, feel free to call Haferman Water Conditioning at 952-894-4040. You can also contact us online for a Free Water Analysis and Estimate.