Beautifully Softened Water
What is Hard Water?
Hard water contains magnesium and calcium minerals and becomes such when rainwater, which is naturally soft, falls on porous ground, such as limestone or chalk. As the rainwater penetrates the porous ground, it picks up the magnesium and calcium particles along the way.
There are many effects of hard water, the majority of which are detrimental to your home. Due to the mineral content of hard water, it creates limescale build up in your home which makes it appear unclean and clogs up shower heads and even corrodes the inside of your appliances, reducing their efficiency and lifespan. Hard water is also damaging to the natural layer that protects your skin.
What is Soft Water?
Soft water contains little or no dissolved calcium or magnesium, referred to as soft due to its simpler composition. It feels softer than hard water to the touch. Naturally soft water is most commonly found in northern areas of the UK.
Soft water has many benefits for the home, including the eradication of limescale for cleaner homes and the protection of skin’s natural barriers, leaving it healthy and soothing dryness. Rainfall is naturally soft, however due to our geological landscape, certain regions of the UK suffer from hard water caused by the rocks through which the rainwater runs on its way to the reservoir.
- STAFFORD – 299ppm
- NEWPORT – 297ppm
- TELFORD – 276ppm
- SUTTON COLDFIELD – 260ppm
- WOLVERHAMPTON – 253ppm
How Hard is the Water in Your Area?
The table is based on an average water sample from each area between the values of 0ppm – 350ppm.
Water hardness is measured by the number of mineral deposits in your water (parts per million – ppm). A soft water area would have under 60ppm while a very hard water area would register more than 180ppm.
The 7 Wonders of our Water Softener
EXPLORE
THE BENEFITS OF
SOFTENED WATER
Softened water provides so many benefits to your home and family, from a shiny kitchen and bathroom to softer skin and hair.
Shinier
home
(more wow!)
Glossier
hair
(fewer tangles!)
Softer
skin
(more smooches!)
Fewer
products
(more lather!)
Longer lasting
appliances
(no more limescale!)
Cheaper
bills
(more savings!)
Bigger
bubble baths
(more time relaxing!)
Water Information
For more information regarding hard water, where it comes from and how you will benefit from using a water softener, view or download our useful water information guide.
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