Most people understand water’s essential role in everyday life, but many don’t recognize the problems of hard water affecting their households. Over 50% of the United Kingdom is affected by hard water. Many people overlook this matter, even as the evidence flows from the tap. However, homeowners can significantly reduce energy loss and avoid the associated financial burdens by addressing any issues with hard water.

According to the Environmental Protections Agency, hard water contains a large amounts of minerals, usually calcium and magnesium. As it moves from aquifers to household pipes, hard water carries mineral deposits that build up, crystallizing in pipes, collecting within heating tanks and slowing heat transfer. (more…)