Because of the vital role water plays in our health and sanitation, we must pay attention to its quality, especially in our homes. You may think your water's hardness has little impact on your life. However, it can cause a host of problems, requiring water well services. Here are just a few ways water with high levels of calcium and magnesium can negatively impact you and your home.

5 Effects of Hard Water

1. Dry Skin

Showering with hard water causes your skin to feel rough and dry. It also makes rinsing off soap residue difficult. Leftover soap may then clog your pores and irritate your skin.

2. Increase in Detergent & Fabric Softener Consumption

Because soaps do not lather up as quickly in hard water, you tend to use more detergent and fabric softeners. Moreover, the color of clothes washed in hard water fade more quickly, and stains are a lot harder to remove. All these inconveniences add up as additional expenses. You may find that investing in water well services to improve water quality is economical in the long run.

3. Stains & Water Spots on Sinks, Tubs & Basins

When your water is not adequately treated, you’ll notice stains and film on your sinks and tubs. If you want a cleaner kitchen and bathroom, you’ll have to monitor your fixtures daily to prevent stain buildup and use sprays and scouring to dispel them.

4. Scale Deposits on Appliances

Hard water minerals will leave unsightly scale deposits on your fixtures and appliances, including your faucets and showerheads. Furthermore, these deposits can reduce the efficiency of your water heater and cause it to fail. To prevent scale, contact your water well services provider to ask about residential hard water solutions.

5. Higher Plumbing Costs

If your water remains untreated, mineral deposits will also clog the insides of your piping system. This buildup will then limit the flow of water through your faucets and may cause your pipes to rupture.

If you notice these problems in your home, then contact Hughes Edgar & Jerry Well Drilling Enterprise in Bellwood, AL. For over 40 years, they’ve been providing residential and commercial clients with complete water well services, including water well drilling, installation of sump and submersible pumps, and well inspections and repairs. Visit their website to view their list of services, or contact them at (334) 347-1147 to schedule an appointment.