Hard Water, a Serious Problem

When home and business owners think of plumbing problems, they immediately think of issues such as water leaks, overflowing toilets and water heaters that need to be repaired or replaced. There are other issues that fly under the radar which are just as problematic. Hard water is one such issue. Hard water may not be a health threat, and it may not cause immediate damages the way that a burst pipe can. But, if you think that this means you can afford to ignore the problem, our experience as residential plumbers in Tampa Bay has shown us otherwise!

What is Hard Water?

Hard water simply refers to water that has a higher than ideal amount of minerals in it, particularly calcium and magnesium. If you have a private water supply, you should have your water tested for a number of different pollutants but to test for hard water. Just because you get your water from a municipal source, however, doesn’t mean your water won’t be hard. Even when the water is clean and treated, it can pick up such minerals on its travels to your home.

Like we said above, hard water is not a major health concern. It’s not as if these minerals are harmful pollutants, after all. The fact that you aren’t facing adverse health effects, however, does not mean you are not going to see some adverse effects on your plumbing system. If you have ever noticed a greenish-white buildup on your plumbing fixtures, this is a good indicator that you have hard water. That kind of buildup is the result of deposits left by hard water. By softening the water in your system, you can avoid such unsightly issues–and more.

The MORE.
Even if you’re happy enough to just scrub such buildup away, there are other, more serious issues to consider. After all, those buildups may not be confined to the plumbing fixtures that you can see. Doesn’t it make sense that they may also build up within your pipes themselves? When that happens, the area within the pipes is constricted, and that can cause pressure within your plumbing system to spike. This is not something that you want to happen, as it can lead to damage over time. Plus, you may have deposits building up on heating elements in the boiler or water heater, dishwasher or other appliances. This is going to reduce the overall efficiency of such appliances/systems and put them at risk of damage.

The SOLUTION to Removing Hard Water Build-Up in Your Home

Hard water can cause a lot of plumbing problems if you give it the opportunity, and far too many homeowners do just that. We’ve covered some of the reasons hard water is such an issue. But, what is the solution to hard water in your home or business? It’s really quite simple. Allow a member of our team at Experts Plumbing Services, LLC to install a water softener that will alleviate the problems that hard water causes. By doing so, you can treat hard water throughout your home in a convenient and effective manner.