Some lucky homeowners have never experienced hard water in their homes. But for those who live with hard water in their homes, it can be one of the most annoying plumbing problems of them all. Hard water is tap water with an abnormally high mineral count. Hard water is a regional issue because geographical features [...]

According to the Virginia Cooperative Extension, roughly 85 percent of homes in the United States depend on a hard water supply. Hard water is any water supply that contains excess minerals or metals, such as calcium and iron. Although hard water is generally safe to use, it can cause a variety of problems related to [...]