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5 Common Myths About Hard Water

If you consider hard water in your home to be a demon, then you may have fallen victim to the myths of hard water. Here are five common myths that have been "floating" around for years.
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MYTH #1 - Hard Water Clogs Pipes
Fact: Calcium and Magnesium Do Not Build Up and Clog Copper Pipes

Between the mid 1940s and the late 1970s, most homes were built using steel (galvanized) pipes. Minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, will stick to steel pipes. New and re-piped homes built after 1975 have pipes made of copper.



MYTH #2 - Minerals In Water Are Contaminants
Fact: Hardness Minerals Are Not Contaminants, Minerals are Nutrients

Scientific findings supported by reseach at the World Health Organization (www.WHO.int) have shown that drinking water rich with essential minerals, specifically calcium and magnesium, protects good health and leads to lower instances of heart disease and stroke.



MYTH #3 - Water Softeners Filter Water
Fact: Water Softeners Do Not Filter Water; They Only Exchange Sodium for Minerals

In other words, water softeners convert dirty, chlorinated tap water into dirty, chlorinated, salty water. There is still a need to use a reverse-osmosis system to remove salt, sediment and chlorine to produce a palatable water for drinking and cooking - but only at the kitchen tap. Dirty chlorinated, salty water still runs throughout the rest of the home.



MYTH #4 - Hard Water Is Harsh, Fades Clothes and Dries Skin and Hair
Fact: Hard Water Does Not Fade Colors or Dry Skin and Hair

Chlorine in tap water does the damage, just as chlorine bleach. Water softeners do not remove chlorine or chlorine disinfection byproducts.



MYTH #5 - Water Softeners Are Safe For The Environment
Fact: Water Softeners Cause Considerable Damage to the Environment

According to Ann Heil, a Supervising Engineer of the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, automatic water softeners waste water and put a salty brine into the waste stream. High salts in the waste stream can harm aquatic life and can damage crops irrigated with downstream waters. There are many simple solutions you can take to fix any mineral spotting - and none of them require a water softener. A teaspoon of Sour Salt will handle mineral residue in the dishwasher. Rain-X or furniture wax will minimize water spots on shower doors. Finally, a whole-house water filter, that retains healthy minerals, will work great for bathing, cooking, cleaning and drinking.

For additional info on the effects of water softeners on the environment, visit www.lacsd.org/chloride

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