We often hear about the hardness and softness of water. How will these characteristics of water affect its ability to clean? And how does water’s hardness jeopardize the health of people drinking it? Water well services often get these and other related questions from their customers. Below are the answers to several of these inquiries.

Why is it Important to Know if You Have Hard or Soft Water? 

You determine water hardness by the amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium in it. The more dissolved calcium and magnesium, the harder the water is. On the other hand, soft water has a high concentration of sodium, contributing to a salty taste. The hardness or softness of water doesn’t rely on whether your residence gets its water from a public supply or wells drilled by water well services. Instead, it depends on the number of mineral deposits in your location.

Knowing what type of water flows through your pipes is significant because it allows you to manage your household water use better. For example, if you find your water supply to be too hard for efficient cleaning, you might want to invest in a water softener filtration system.

What are the Pros & Cons of Hard & Soft Water?

Pros & Cons of Hard Water

Hard water is safe for drinking, and some health experts advise hard water consumption because of the benefits to the body from the added minerals dissolved. However, hard water is not ideal for bathing, washing kitchenware, and household cleaning. Detergents don’t lather well in hard water, and the mineral deposits stay on kitchenware, making them look worn out.

Pros & Cons of Soft Water

Many people prefer soft water for cleaning as it easily lathers when mixed with soap and detergent. Using soft water in laundry results in cleaner clothes and using it to wash the dishes prevents water stains on glass, ceramics, and metals. The disadvantage of soft water is its tendency to cause old pipes to emit lead as it runs through them. It’s also not the ideal type of water to use in swimming pools as it stains the walls and is resistant to chlorine.

Should you need water well services, Action Drilling can give you value for your buck. With over 40 years of experience in serving clients around Wheatland, MO, this family-owned and operated well-drilling contractor has technicians skilled at well inspection, water well drilling, water well maintenance, and other types of water well services. Call (417) 282-5270 or visit their website for more information.