What is hard water?
Looking at the content of the water is how plumbing professionals can tell if water is hard or soft.
Hard water is known for it’s mineral content, primarily magnesium and calcium. Hard water is created when water is absorbed into the ground, or passes over rocks and this creates the mineral traces found in the water.
What is soft water?
Soft water is water that doesn’t have the mineral content of hard water. In many cases, the water does not end up on the ground, and is collected either in containers or bodies of water. In some cases, water is actually softened with chemicals.
How do the water types impact my plumbing?
Whether you have hard water or soft water depends on where you live, and your nearby water source. There are some differences with the water types and your plumbing that you need to think about.
One thing about hard water is that it tends to wash away easier during a shower or bath, because the mineral content tends to stick to soap. Also, hard water is preferred by many for drinking water, because the minerals leave a pleasant taste. There is a downside with hard water, because it can leave behind scum or residue that can clog up your pipes.
Soft water, because it doesn’t have the mineral content, doesn’t have the ability to stick to soap and wash away as well as hard water. Despite this, soft water goes down the drain more easily, because it doesn’t have the minerals. So when it comes to washing your skin or your dishes, soft water is better overall.
Regardless of what type of water you have in your pipes, if there's ever an issue with buildup, make sure that you call a plumbing professional for assistance.
What is the Difference Between Hard and Soft Water?
Did you know that your water could be hard or soft? Many people think that all water is the same, when in reality there are some big differences. The water coming out of your tap can actually be ‘hard’ or ‘soft’.
What is hard water?
Looking at the content of the water is how plumbing professionals can tell if water is hard or soft.
Hard water is known for it’s mineral content, primarily magnesium and calcium. Hard water is created when water is absorbed into the ground, or passes over rocks and this creates the mineral traces found in the water.
What is soft water?
Soft water is water that doesn’t have the mineral content of hard water. In many cases, the water does not end up on the ground, and is collected either in containers or bodies of water. In some cases, water is actually softened with chemicals.
How do the water types impact my plumbing?
Whether you have hard water or soft water depends on where you live, and your nearby water source. There are some differences with the water types and your plumbing that you need to think about.
One thing about hard water is that it tends to wash away easier during a shower or bath, because the mineral content tends to stick to soap. Also, hard water is preferred by many for drinking water, because the minerals leave a pleasant taste. There is a downside with hard water, because it can leave behind scum or residue that can clog up your pipes.
Soft water, because it doesn’t have the mineral content, doesn’t have the ability to stick to soap and wash away as well as hard water. Despite this, soft water goes down the drain more easily, because it doesn’t have the minerals. So when it comes to washing your skin or your dishes, soft water is better overall.
Regardless of what type of water you have in your pipes, if there's ever an issue with buildup, make sure that you call a plumbing professional for assistance.
Knowing about the water in your Lakeland home is important. Call SAMCO Plumbing at (863) 509-1718 to learn more about treatment options!