Hard and Rusty Water
How to Deal with Rusty and/or Hard Water
Most U.S. family homes have hard water. You notice this most when washing dishes, doing laundry, or showering. There’s excessive lime and chalk buildup in your sinks and showers. And even your skin and hair feel dry and itchy after you’ve washed.
If you have red or brown deposits in your sinks or drains, then you most likely have a high concentration of iron in your water. These are two common problems that can be addressed with different water conditioning solutions.
What is Hard Water?
Hard water is water that has collected a large amount of calcium, magnesium and other minerals in it. Hard water is not harmful to your health, but it is harmful to your home. Living in a home with hard water can be a costly problem. When dissolved minerals combine with heat, it leaves scale and buildup that damages pipes, appliances and fixtures.
7 Negative Effects of Hard Water
- Scale Buildup on Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances
- Dry Skin and Hair
- Faded Clothes
- Stained Sinks and Bathtubs
- Frequent Plumbing Repairs
- A Rise in Water Bills
- Unsightly Dishware
Water Softeners Remove Minerals
A water softener can greatly improve the quality of your water by treating hard water by removing the various minerals through a process called ion-exchange. Water softeners do not remove contaminants such as bacteria or heavy metals like lead, mercury, or even iron.
Water with High Iron Content
Water with higher concentrations of iron is also not harmful to drink, but it, too, has its negative effects. Rust stains can be seen in your sinks and toilets and over time excessive rust can damage pipes, faucets, showers, sinks, tubs and toilets.
Iron Filters Take It to the Next Level
Iron water filters remove higher concentrations of iron than a water softener can do on its own. They also eliminate sulfur and manganese. Excess iron in the water causes appliances to rust and corrode quickly, while an excessive amount of sulfur results in a pungent, rotten egg smell. Iron filters eliminate hard minerals and can improve the taste and smell of your water.
Brenneco Plumbing Can Help
Brenneco Plumbing will visit your home and do a free water test to determine what minerals are in your water. We’ll then make a recommendation on how to improve the quality of your water. Contact us at Contact Brenneco; or call us at 765-448-6190