Question: What exactly is hard water?
Answer: Ice, technically. But what you’re really referring to is household water that contains dissolved minerals (usually calcium and magnesium) above 1 GPG (grams per gallon).
Water is classified as follows:
To determine your water’s hardness, you can call your local water department if you have municipal service. For wells, contact a local water lab to arrange for an analysis. Hard water is typically addressed by installing a water softener.
Remember, these tips are only general guidelines. Since each situation is different, contact a professional if you have questions about a specific issue. More home safety and maintenance information is available online at housemaster.com.
This information is provided for general guidance purposes only. Neither DBR Franchising, LLC nor the local HouseMaster® franchise warrants its accuracy and assumes no liability related to its use. Contact the local franchise office and/or qualified specialists for advice pertinent to your specific house or circumstances. © Copyright 2008 DBR. Each HouseMaster franchise is an independently owned and operated business. HouseMaster is a registered trademark of DBR Franchising, LLC.
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