Why is Chandler’s water so hard?
More than 80 percent of the water in the USA is hard, so water hardness is not a phenomenon exclusive to the State of Arizona. Most health officials agree there is nothing detrimental to a person’s health regarding water hardness, and some studies even suggest hard water is beneficial. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has not established a maximum contaminate level for water hardness, and we are not aware of any pending proposals to establish one. In addition, 91% of our water is not used for household purposes, and of the remaining 9%, less than 1% is consumed. If the City were to add additional treatment, the cost would be much higher, and with less than 1% of the water being consumed, it would not be economically practical. Chandler’s drinking water does satisfy and, in some cases, exceeds the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
