Negative Effects of Hard Water The term “hard water” can be misleading. It doesn’t mean the water feels physically hard — rather, it refers to water that contains a high concentration of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. While these minerals aren’t inherently harmful to …
Why Water Softeners Aren’t the Best Choice for Los Angeles Homeowners Living in Los Angeles offers many perks—sunshine year-round, proximity to beaches and mountains, and access to vibrant city life. However, one persistent issue many Southern California homeowners face is hard water. In Los Angeles …
Dealing with Hard Water Scale Hard water is not considered harmful to your health, but it can leave what is referred to as “scale.” Scale starts by appearing chalky, but it eventually builds up to form a hard layer of minerals. Scale develops when the minerals …
Not all water will clean your skin the same. “Soft” water is better for your skin than “hard” water. Hard water is water that has high concentrations of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Soft water is water that has had these minerals removed through …
Winter and Hard Water If you’ve ever washed your face and felt a tacky residue on your skin afterward, you are likely feeling the after-effects of hard water. While having hard water in your home isn’t harmful to your health, it can wreak havoc on …
Hard water, as opposed to soft water, is water with a higher-than-normal mineral content. Dry skin is one of the most common effects of hard water on skin. Since hard water makes it more difficult to rinse soaps and shampoos from the skin’s surface, the …
Recycling Water in San Diego Recycled water (also referred to as reclaimed water) is approved for many uses. Careful monitoring by state health officials and water quality-control agencies ensures that recycled water produced by the City of San Diego meets all federal, state, and local …
A New Installation in the Middle of an English City Shines the Spotlight on Plastic Water Bottle Waste Peter Gleick, president and founder of the Pacific Institute, once said, “The bottled water industry says correctly, but misleadingly, that the plastic the water comes in is …
