If you rely on well water or your municipal provider doesn’t treat the water adequately, your water may contain minerals that several negative effects. While none of them are harmful, they make your water less pleasant to drink and harder to use. Below are just a few of the signs that you need a water treatment system

3 Indicators That Your Water Is Too Hard

1. Staining

Have you noticed a rusty-looking substance forming on your bathtubs, sinks, and inside your washing machine? Excess iron content in your water, which coats surfaces and oxidizes with exposure to air, is likely the cause. The result is an ugly orange patina that’s hard to remove. If there’s mineral buildup in your faucets and showerheads, it can lead to clogs that reduce water pressure and make the fixtures less useful.

2. Unpleasant Taste or Odor

If your water has a metallic taste, that’s a sign of unwanted minerals. A rotten scent is likely caused by hydrogen sulfide gas, or in some cases, a bacterial reaction. Both of these are symptoms of hard water, and it can make drinking your water supply unpleasant. By pairing a softener with a filtration system, a water treatment company can eliminate these factors and make your drinking water palatable.

3. Difficulty Getting Clean

Too many minerals in your water can dampen the lather effect of soap and shampoo, so you may find yourself using a lot more when showering. Even worse, the hard water will struggle to remove the soap scum, leaving you feeling dirty after you shower. It can also make your hair dry, frizzy, and more likely to tangle.

Solve your hard water woes with the help of Stadeli Water Systems in Silverton, OR. For over 65 years, they’ve helped homeowners install and repair water pumps, add filtration systems, and soften their water. To learn more about their water treatment system options, you can visit their website or call (503) 873-9287.