One resolution for the new year is to improve the quality of your water. If you live in the Muncie area, improving your water quality may mean doing something about the hard water that comes into your home. Hard water is described as having a mineral content of over 61 milligrams per liter. Muncie’s water is around 344 milligrams per liter, which is very hard. Water this hard can destroy your plumbing and your water-dependent appliances. It does this by laying down deposits of limescale, which harden and clog plumbing pipes, especially hot water pipes and appliances such as your dishwasher and washing machine. Here are ways to improve your water.
Water Softener
The best way to treat the hard water coming into your home is through a water softener. This device can soften all the water that comes in. Plumbers typically install it at one or two fixtures in your home. The hard water that comes through your pipes goes through a tank filled with resin balls floating in brine. There, the calcium and magnesium ions are swapped for sodium ions. This water is then allowed to flow into your fixtures or into your hot water tank.
Reverse Osmosis
A reverse osmosis system can also soften water by removing calcium and magnesium ions, but that’s not its main purpose. A reverse osmosis system uses layers of very fine membranes to remove a wealth of pollutants and contaminants. These include pathogens, heavy metals such as lead, pharmaceuticals and even polyfluoroalkyl substances, also called “forever chemicals.”
Take Care of Your Water Heater
Making sure your water heater is well-maintained also improves the quality of your water. Sediment can give water a rusty color, a bad smell and a bad taste. Flushing the water heater every six months or so and having a plumber come to troubleshoot, maybe once a year, goes a long way in improving and supporting your water quality.
Clean Your Faucets
Cleaning faucets and aerators is a simple way to improve water quality. Cleaning removes whatever gunk, be it limescale or soap scum, that sticks to them. Give them a rinse with clean water, and pat them dry every day. Every week, clean them with warm water, mild dishwashing detergent and a soft cloth. Avoid anything abrasive, whether it’s harsh cleansers or scouring pads. If there’s a bad buildup of limescale in an aerator, take it off, and soak it in white vinegar for about an hour.
Call Us to Improve the Quality of Your Water
If you’re worried about hard water or contaminants in your water, don’t hesitate to call our technicians at Aqua Gold Water Treatment for water filtration services in Muncie, Indiana.