Is Hard Water Good For You?

If you lived or currently live in a home with hard water, you might be familiar with some of the common issues associated with it. Dry, itchy skin, spotting on dishes, soap scum, and mineral buildup around faucets are just some of the telltale signs your home may have a hard water problem. But are there things about hard water that are actually good for you? This is a common question that warrants diving into to better understand the benefits as well as the drawbacks of living with hard water.

What is Hard Water?

The simple definition of water hardness is the amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water. Hard water is high in dissolved minerals, largely calcium and magnesium.

What are the Pros and Cons of Hard Water?

Pros

1. Intake of Minerals: Hard water minerals like calcium and magnesium are not necessarily bad for the human body when consumed. Drinking water that contains small amounts of these minerals can contribute to your daily intake and have some health benefits.
2. Taste of Drinking Water: This is a personal preference, but some people like the taste of hard water simply due to the mineral content.

Cons:

1. Cleaning: Hard water leaves a mark around your home by way of spotting on showers, foggy glassware, mineral buildup on faucets, staining on toilets and more.
2. Damage to Plumbing: Long-term exposure to hard water will cause buildup in your plumbing. This will lead to clogging and potential costly repairs.
3. Hair and Skin Problems: Hard water can leave your skin feeling itchy and your hair dry and lifeless.
4. Damage to Appliances: Your water using appliances like dishwashers, water heaters, and washing machines can have a drastically shortly lifespan if you are on hard water due to buildup.

So Is Hard Water Actually Good For You?

Hard water minerals may not have health concerns when consuming them in your drinking water, however, the short and long-term affect these minerals can have around your home can cost you time and money. That’s where Evolve® comes in!

Why Choose Evolve®?

Evolve® water softeners are engineered to tackle hardness in your water. With eco-friendly features and advanced technology, you can rest assured your hard water problems will be a thing of the past. Here is just a few ways our line of water softeners can help: 

1. Minimize the Time You Spend Cleaning: With an Evolve water softener, you’ll see the difference with glassware looking clear, and dishes looking cleaner. Less soap scum in your bathroom means less cleaning.
2. Give You Healthier Hair and Skin: With soft water, your soap will lather better which ultimately leaves your hair and skin feeling cleaner and revitalized.
3. Improve Appliance Longevity: Our water softeners and conditioners keep your appliances running efficiently and even improve the lifespan.
4. Saves You Money on Costly Plumbing Repairs: Our softener line reduces buildup in your pipes which can keep more money in your pocket down the road.

Ready to Get Soft Water?

Contact an authorized Evolve dealer today to learn more about all of our water treatment solutions and start enjoying the many benefits soft water can bring to you and your home.