Friday, October 3, 2014

Water Hardness

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What is Water Hardness?
Water hardness is a measurement of dissolved minerals in the water, typically calcium and magnesium. The higher the concentration of these minerals, the harder the water is. It is commonly measured in mg/L and ppm.

Hard water is safe to drink. However, hard water may increase difficult in cleaning tasks because it creates the white deposits on to the surface. It may also create a scale inside the pipe, which can eventually clog it.

Can I remove the water hardness?
Yes, you totally can. Softening system can be installed to remove the hardness. There are two common approach that can be utilized: (1) ion exchange, (2) reverse osmosis system. Both systems are readily available in the market, make sure to check the pros and cons for both system to meet your need. 

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