If your property has hard water, it means that your supply has a higher concentration of minerals that haven’t been filtered out. While hard water is not necessarily dangerous to your health, it can cause other trouble for you and your home. Below is a brief breakdown of what hard water is and how its presence may lead to a need for water well services.

The Basics of Hard Water

Plumbing Challenges 

Because hard water has a higher concentration of minerals, specifically calcium and magnesium, one of the first noticeable side effects is scale. This coating settles on fixtures and in pipes, which not only degrades the look of the plumbing, but also compromises its function. A buildup of scale may damage pipes and cause leaks. It may even constrict water flow, reducing pressure.

Mineral deposits will eat away at the metal of the faucets and drains. Over time, especially if you don’t keep up with it, cleaning this scale becomes nearly impossible. The only solution then is to replace damaged fixtures.

Other Effects 

When hard water comes into contact with soap and detergent, it causes a reaction that leads to soap scum instead of a good lather for optimal cleaning. Shampoo, dish washing liquid, detergent, and bars of soap are all affected, and it will take more of each to get a good cleaning.

Finally, the excess minerals and soap scum can affect your skin and hair. You may notice that everything seems drier and less clean. It can also leave you with dingy laundry that feels stiffer than it should.

Solutions 

The quickest way to solve a hard water issue is to call your water well services to install a water softener. A softener uses a chemical process known as ion exchange to reduce the presence of minerals. It switches positively charged minerals with less harmful versions like sodium before they hit your faucets.

Another option to use together with a water softener is well cleaning. Regular cleanings will ensure that any buildups or contaminants are purged, and the supply entering your home is clean and healthy.

For water well services in Snowflake, AZ, turn to Copperstate Drilling & Supply. With more than 50 years of experience, their technicians offer everything from well installations and inspections to sump pump installations and well cleaning so your supply is safe. Their water well services extend to residential and commercial customers alike so that every property has the right equipment and a reliable team when trouble arises. Call (928) 536-4447 for an appointment or visit them online for a look at their photo gallery.