Hard Water Articles

What's that white buildup on your faucets and sinks—and how do you get rid of it? While limescale deposits from hard drinking water are pervasive across the US, there are...

Water softeners come in handy if your water is "hard," which means it it has high levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium.

Corrosion and scaling. What are they? How are they related? And what can you do to prevent expensive failures in your water pipes and fixtures?

A guide to everything you need to know about water hardness, total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, and alkalinity

Understanding why your water is yellow, brown, rusty, green, cloudy, murky, or oily is crucial to making sure your tap water is safe to drink.

Is chlorine or hard water bad for your hair and skin? From dry skin and itchy scalp to eczema, dandruff, and hair loss, the ultimate guide has insights into how...

Water is behind all the natural chemical reactions that happen during baking and helps control dough’s temperature and consistency. Read more about how and why tap water impacts the quality,...

Ion Exchange––What is an (IE) system and how does it work? Is it the right fit for your home water filtration needs?