Rainwater is naturally soft but becomes hard as it filters through layers of limestone and chalk to reach the natural water table.
Water is treated before it reaches your home but many minerals responsible for hardness remain and more than 60 percent of Britain suffers from the effects of hard water.
When hard water is heated, deposits of scale can be created that may cling to pipes, boilers, elements, heat exchangers and hot water tanks. Scale can reduce flow rates and heating efficiency.
Hard water can also make cleaning around the home more difficult. Bathrooms can suffer from unsightly scale deposits. More soaps and detergent is required to lather when compared to soft water areas. Modern fabrics, skin and harsh may appear dull and dry to touch.
Cost of Hardwater
To replace a boiler may cost £1,000. Your washing machine may need around five times more detergent compared to soft water areas.
Plumber Direct™ have a range of water treatment solutions to help keep your water systems in tip top condition.
