Hard water is common in many homes — full of minerals like calcium and magnesium. But here's the real question: is it safe to drink? Let's break it down.
Understanding Hard Water
Hard water occurs when minerals like calcium and magnesium dissolve into your water as it seeps through limestone and chalk. Hardness is measured in parts per million (ppm) or grains per gallon (gpg) — anything above 60 ppm or 3.5 gpg is considered hard.
Benefits of Calcium and Magnesium
The minerals in hard water — calcium and magnesium — are actually good for you. They support bones, nerves, and muscles, so drinking water with these minerals gives you a small health boost.
The Taste and Look of Hard Water
Hard water can taste slightly bitter or metallic, and it leaves crusty deposits on faucets, showerheads, and appliances. It isn't harmful, but it's annoying and means more frequent cleaning.
Monitoring hardness matters, because excessive mineral content can lead to adverse effects on plumbing, appliances, and even your hair and skin.
Effect of Hard Water on Hair
Minerals in hard water can cause everyday problems like hair fall, dry skin, and limescale buildup in your pipes and taps. To reduce these effects, use a water softener for the home, or shower and tap filters — safeguarding you from the harsh effects of hard water.
WaterScience Shower & Tap Filters
1. CLEO Shower and Tap Filter
- For hard water, chlorine and sediments
- Fits all taps, showers and hand showers
- Comes with replaceable cartridges
- DIY installation
2. Multi-Flow Shower Filter
- For hard water, chlorine and sediments
- 4 modes — rain, waterfall, pulse, and mist
- Saves 70% water in mist mode
- DIY installation
3. CLEO Shower Filter
- For hard water and sediments
- Comes with replaceable cartridges
- Compatible with standard ½ inch shower arms
- DIY installation
4. Aromatherapy Shower Filter
- For hard water, chlorine and sediments
- 3 modes — spray, mist & waterfall
- 5 natural aromatic essential oil pads included
- DIY installation
5. 8" Rain Shower Filter
- For hard water and sediments
- Wide 8-inch disc for the best coverage
- Works in low-pressure environments
- Easy-clean silicone nozzles for maintenance
Health Issues Due to Hard Water
Too much of these minerals could contribute to kidney stones, especially if your body is already prone to them. But it's not just the water — your diet matters too, so it's a stretch to blame hard water alone.
To fix the taste and those crusty deposits, use an RO water purifier. The technology treats the water, making it purer to drink.
Drinking hard water is fine in small doses. But if the taste is too much for you, or you're tired of cleaning up the mineral mess, an RO water purifier is your go-to.
Keep reading: Why do we need a Shower Filter?
