Impact of Hard Water on Human Bodies
April 2, 2019
It may not seem like it at first, but hard water can take a serious toll not only on your house but on your body, too. There may be more negative effects of hard water than you would expect. Installing a water softener is the easiest approach to solving your hard water issues.
Due to the high levels of calcium and magnesium in parts of the country, drinking hard water can cause health problems and affect several organs, according to the International Journal of Preventative Medicine. Drinking hard water regularly can increase your risk of heart disease and cause high blood pressure. There is a connection between children who drink hard water regularly and growth restriction. An increased risk of certain cancers, diabetes, and neural diseases can be caused by drinking hard water, too.
Bathing in hard water can be the source of skin irritation and possibly eczema. The minerals in hard water make it harder to dissolve the soaps and residues from your skin, causing rashes and irritation. Installing a water softener in your home helps by lessening the residue left on your skin due to the lower mineral content in the water.
Hard water can also have a major impact on the health of your home. Hard water can clog pipes and cut your appliance lifetime in half. The minerals in hard water leave residue on pipes and on your showers, sinks and dishes. Dishwashers, washing machines, and faucet hardware will break down and require replacement sooner and more often due to hard water.
All of this damage done by hard water can be lessened and, in some cases, prevented by installing a water softener in your home. If you are having trouble with hard water in your home, contact Kinetico San Antonio today for a water evaluation and solution to your hard water problems.
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Jonathan Myers
We're very glad we got this installed. The technician, Alberto, was very polite and thoroughly explained what he was doing and what we would need to do.
Kyle James
Alberto kept me informed on his arrival time. He was professional and exceeded my expectations concerning the install of the water filtration system. I also need to put a plug in for Tracy for her patience and skills at making things happen behind the scenes...a true unsung hero. They both deserve a raise!
Melissa
I just had my system installed by Alberto and Jay, and I wanted to say that they rocked. Got it all in and gave me some instructions to follow, all while being determined to detail and professional. Thanks, fellas.