What Are the Dangers of Drinking Soft Water?
Water softeners started appearing on the market in the mid to late 1950s. Many people were dismayed to find that the mineral content of water was hard on new water-consuming appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers and water heaters. Water softeners were invented to treat household water so they would be easier on appliances and plumbing, and to lower the amount of detergent used in the house.