How Do You Remove Lime From Water?
Hard water contains a high level of lime particles in the form of calcium carbonates, also known as calcites, which come from areas where underground water sources are in direct contact with chalk-producing materials, such as limestone or marble. The water absorbs the calcites from the minerals and maintains them in a suspended state, leaving scales on surfaces that hold the water. When the water is heated, the scaling residue worsens, resulting in lime deposits on tea kettles and coffee pots. There are a few techniques for removing lime from water. Soften hard water with a commercial water softener, installed on your water line before the water enters the hot water heater. A water softener uses specially-formulated salt pellets that slowly dissolve in the hard water and counteract the mineral deposit’s ability to adhere to surfaces. With this method, your household water will be “softer” and less likely to produce lime deposits. Take a sample of your water for testing to set your wate
