What is Hard Water?
South Florida’s water supply often contains high concentrations of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. When water carries a lot of these minerals, it is classified as “hard.” This isn’t a safety concern, but it is a major plumbing maintenance issue.
When this mineral-rich water is heated (in your water heater) or evaporates (around faucets and drain openings), the minerals precipitate and turn into a solid substance known as limescale or scale buildup.
