Ontario, CA and the broader Inland Empire are known for having some of the hardest water in Southern California. If you have noticed white scale buildup on your faucets, spots on your dishes, or your soap not lathering well, hard water is likely the cause.
What Is Hard Water?
Hard water contains high levels of dissolved minerals — primarily calcium and magnesium. The water that flows through Ontario homes comes largely from groundwater sources that pass through mineral-rich rock, picking up these minerals along the way.
How Hard Water Affects Your Plumbing
Hard water causes mineral deposits to build up inside your pipes over time. This buildup — called scale — gradually narrows the inside diameter of your pipes, reducing water flow and pressure. In severe cases, pipes can become almost completely blocked with scale.
Your water heater is especially vulnerable. Scale settles at the bottom of tank water heaters, forcing the unit to work harder to heat water. This reduces efficiency, increases energy costs, and shortens the life of the heater. That rumbling or popping sound from your water heater? That is scale buildup.
Hard water also damages:
- Dishwashers and washing machines (scale clogs internal components)
- Water heater elements and anodes
- Shower heads and faucet aerators
- Ice makers and refrigerator water lines
Signs You Have Hard Water Problems
- White or yellowish crusty buildup on faucets and showerheads
- Spots on glasses and dishes after washing
- Soap that does not lather well
- Dry, itchy skin and dull hair after showering
- Higher than normal water heating bills
- Reduced water pressure at fixtures
The Solution: Water Softeners and Filtration
A whole-home water softener removes the calcium and magnesium from your water before it enters your plumbing system. This protects your pipes, water heater, and appliances while improving the quality of water for bathing and cleaning.
For drinking water, a reverse osmosis system under your kitchen sink provides clean, great-tasting water free from minerals and other contaminants.
Regal Plumbing & Rooter installs whole-home water softeners, carbon filtration systems, and reverse osmosis systems throughout Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Pomona, Corona, Upland, West Covina, and Chino.
Call us at (909) 600-4561 for a free water quality assessment and recommendation for your home.
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