HARD WATER

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- Contains dissolved calcium, magnesium and in many cases, iron
- Most homes have hard water
- Dry skin and hair, bathtub ring, spots on glass, silverware and fixtures, dull, dingy clothing, disappointing performance and a shortened life expectancy of water-using appliances
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CHLORINE TASTE AND SMELL

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- Since the 1850s, chlorine has been used as a disinfectant to kill harmful bacteria in water itself or the pipes that transport it
- No longer necessary once the water reaches your home
- Its benefits come at a price
- It dries skin and hair, fades clothes (bleach is made of chlorine), and can dry out the rubber seals in appliances, shortening their lives.
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TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS)

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- Often, the first indicator of a high TDS count is a change in odor or taste
- Can cause damage to water-using appliances
- Scaling, sedimentation, and corrosion.
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