How Do I Know What Minerals Are in Tap Water?
Few of us realize what minerals are in tap water, but the real answer is hard to determine as it depends on where you live to a great extent. This article will look at which ones are the most commonplace. A general rule of thumb is that rivers, streams and lakes which we call surface water, normally contain fewer minerals than springs, wells and ground water. Something else that plays an influence is the surrounding geology, namely the types of rocks in which the water is in contact with. By far the biggest group of minerals that we find dissolved in our water is salts, namely magnesium and calcium. If you have ever heard the term hard water it really just means that there are a lot of minerals dissolved in it. Home owners may also be familiar with the added problem of scaling of pipes that also comes with having a hard water supply. One other mineral to mention is Sodium which seems to hit the health headlines a lot recently with experts advocating a reduction in the amount we consume
