What are some common water problems and what is the best way to treat them?
Hardness: The term hardness refers to the quantity of dissolved calcium and magnesium in water. These minerals, which come primarily from limestone type rock formations, are found to some degree in almost all natural waters Calcium and magnesium cause problems for two principal reasons; First, when the water is warmed they precipitate out of soluti9on and forma hard, rock-like scale. This scale accelerates corrosion, restricts flow and reduces heat transfer in water heaters and boilers. Second, When they combine with soap, they react to form a curd, which interferes with cleaning, dries out skin, and leaves deposits on plumbing and clothes (bathtub ring, ring around the collar). Acidity (pH): Water which contains excess acidity tents to act aggressively towards plumbing and fixtures, causing corrosion and staining (i.e.-blue green stains on fixtures from copper pipes). The acceptable pH range for water is 6.5-8.5. Acidity cannot be removed from water. It can be neutralized by raising t
