Does hard water affect drinking water quality?
Hardness of the water does not alter the quality of your drinking water; however, it does alter the aesthetics of the water through the scaling of dishes, glassware, utensils, etc. The treated water supply delivered by NTMWD meets and/or exceeds state and federal Safe Drinking Water Standards. How do I find out how hard my drinking water is? NTMWD Water Quality reports are posted monthly on the NTMWD Web site at the following address: www.ntmwd.com/water_quality.html What should I do to combat the white, cloudy residue? To aid in the removal of the scaling in your dishwasher, first try adjusting the amount of dishwashing detergent by using only what is recommended by the appliance manufacturer. Secondly, try using commercial rinse aid products or use white vinegar as a rinse aid. Information on rinse aids or brand types can be found by searching the internet. What is NTMWD doing in response to the elevated water hardness? At times, depending on lake conditions, the raw water hardness m
