Hard water is the result of a combination of dissolved calcium and magnesium. These minerals cause soap scum and water spots on water fixtures, and can greatly shorten the lifespan of common appliances. Hard water frequently necessitates 20-30% more energy to heat water, and 3-4 times more soap and detergent for cleaning and laundry.
Chlorine
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Chlorine is a popular disinfectant
used by most municipal water treatment facilities in the United States.
Although chlorine is an efficient way to kill harmful bacteria, it does have a
few drawbacks. Not only does it taste and smell bad, it can dry your skin, fade
your clothing, and dry out rubber seals in your appliances.
Rotten
Egg Smell
This very unpleasant smell can be
the result of high levels of hydrogen sulfide in the water. Hydrogen sulfide is
a corrosive gas that can affect the taste of your food and accelerate corrosion
on metal faucets and plumbing.
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Staining
Iron and manganese can cause
rusty-orange or black staining on your clothes, fixtures, sinks, tubs and
toilets. These unsightly stains can be very hard to remove.
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Earthy,
Fishy Taste or Smell
Microorganisms and other bacteria
can thrive in moist and dark environments, including water fixtures, causing
this unpleasant taste and smell. These contaminants can survive for months in
water, fixtures or plumbing.
Hardness
Hard water is the result of a
combination of dissolved calcium and magnesium. These minerals cause soap scum
and water spots on water fixtures, and can greatly shorten the lifespan of
common appliances. Hard water frequently necessitates 20-30% more energy to
heat water, and 3-4 times more soap and detergent for cleaning and laundry.
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Corrosion
Acidic water, characterized by a low
pH, will cause corrosion of metallic plumbing fixtures and piping. Another
common symptom of acidic water is blue-green staining of fixtures and laundry
with copper plumbing systems.
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