REMOVING HARD WATER

AQUA GOLDEN OFFERS 2 SOLUTIONS FOR THOSE CONCERNED WITH HARD WATER ISSUES. SEE WATER SOFTENER & SALT FREE WATER CONDITIONER.

Hard water affects the performance and energy efficiency of household appliances.  Cleaning tasks from washing dishes,  laundry, bathing and personal grooming are effected by Hard Water. Clotheslaundered in hard water may look dingy, feel harsh and scratchy. Dishes and glasses washed in hard water may become spotted as they dry. Toilets become a nightmare to scrub.
The article Hard Water- Soften or Not to Soften provides scientific studies regarding the NEGATIVE IMPACT on Appliances and time used to complete household tasks. Demonstrating that softened water allows for easier cleaning, and a reduction in the amount of household cleaning products used.

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Hard water has no known adverse health effect, World Health Organization (WHO) says at its Geneva Conference. In addition, hard water, particularly very hard water, could provide an important supplementary contribution to total calcium and magnesium intake.  The health effects of hard water are mainly due to the calcium and magnesium dissolved in the water. To a large extent, individuals are protected from excess intakes of calcium by a tightly regulated intestinal absorption mechanism.
Water hardness represents total concentration of calcium and magnesium ions, reported as calcium carbonate. Groundwater sources contain calcium and magnesium hardness. The minerals in the water leave a conspicuous white residue or spots when water is boiled or evaporates. This residue is primarily calcium and is not harmful.

The ratio of calcium and magnesium in water is also a crucial factor indicating the hardness problem. Hardness generally enters groundwater as the water percolates through minerals containing calcium or magnesium. The most common sources of hardness are limestone (which introduces calcium into the water) and dolomite (which introduces magnesium.) Since, hardness enters the water in this manner groundwater generally has a greater hardness than surface water

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WATER HARDNESS SCALE

Grains Per Gallon
less than 1.0
1.0 – 3.5
3.5 – 7.0
7.0 – 10.5
over 10.5

Parts Per Million (ppm)
less than 17.1
17.1 – 60
60 – 120
120 – 180
over 180

Classification
Soft
Slightly Hard
Moderately Hard
Hard
Very Hard

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