{"id":696,"date":"2023-02-06T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/?p=696"},"modified":"2023-10-30T19:58:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T23:58:22","slug":"what-is-hard-water-and-why-is-it-a-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/plumbing-service\/what-is-hard-water-and-why-is-it-a-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Hard Water and Why Is It a Problem?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If your home has hard water, it means that your water has high mineral content. Your water may have higher or lower mineral content. The more minerals that are present, the worse the water is for your home. In Canada, the highest concentration of hard water is in Ontario, but that doesn\u2019t mean our area is not affected to some degree as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that many people don\u2019t think hard water has a taste, and it is not necessarily bad for your health. But hard water can stain your faucets and sinks, and damage your plumbing. If you suspect that you have hard water, you may need help from expert Okotoks plumbers<\/a> \u2013 and that\u2019s us! Keep reading to learn how you can address hard water and protect your home\u2019s plumbing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Understanding Hard Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Water hardness can have much to do with the geological location your water comes from. If your home\u2019s water comes into contact with a lot of elements like limestone and rock, it may have higher traces of mineral deposits. Usually, magnesium and calcium are the minerals that experts look at most when it comes to water\u2019s impact on your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identifying Hard Water<\/h2>\n\n\n
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You can get your water tested to see what the mineral levels are. Usually, we measure milligrams of minerals per liter of water. Or anything less than 60 mg\/L is categorized as soft water. The higher the mineral content, the harder the water and the worse the impact can be on your home. You can read more about hard water by downloading our e-book: The Truth About Hard Water<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to get your water tested, there are other signs you can look for, which include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n