Hard Water | Common Water Problems | Water Solutions | CIMS

You can feel the presence of hard water in your clothing when it comes out of the wash and on your skin after showering. And hard water doesn’t only mean slimy skin, but it can also lead to more soap being used, which can cause scale building up in your piping. 

Hard water feels the way that it does because of the minerals it contains. Before being treated in city water centers, water naturally collects calcium and magnesium. Some areas of the country have higher amounts of these minerals, and therefore hard water levels vary throughout the U.S. 

Other effects of hard water include the following:

• Residue collects in showers and other water-using appliances
• Buildup on faucets & drains
• Duller clothing that feels crunchy and worn
• More soap being used as hard water affects the soap's lather activation
• Higher energy bills since the buildup means it takes longer to heat water
• Lower water pressure

The only solution to hard water that will save you both time and money is a water softening system in your home. But buyer beware; the first thing you see at the hardware store isn’t always the best solution. Call the experts at Mel's Water/CIMS Water Solutions, and we’ll come to your home to test for hard water. Then, we can help you choose the most effective remedy.