Wondering whether you need a home water filtration system if you live in Arizona? Read on to learn about a few reasons that your plumbing might benefit from installing one.
Every homeowner must decide whether pollution, outdated municipal treatments, eroding pipes, and other common issues affect their homes’ water. Those in Arizona especially have to think about how hard water affects the taste and quality of their water. To solve these problems, many households make the choice to install a home water filtration system.
If you have been thinking that water filtration might be your best choice but are not quite sure, here are a few reasons you actually do need one.
You Notice a Film Residue after Washing the Dishes, Showering, or Using the Sink
One of the most common plumbing problems that Arizonans (or Arizonians, depending on your preferences) deal with is hard water. A clear sign of hard water? Mineral deposits left behind after water dries. Perhaps you noticed it the last time you did dishes. I know, annoying, right?
But scrubbing mineral deposits from those dishes you already washed is the least of your worries if you have hard water. For instance, did you know that hard water can ruin your clothes, cause damage to your plumbing, and lead to water heater failure? These problems can lead to damage that costs you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Installing a home water filtration system can prevent the damage from occurring.
You Don’t Like the Taste or Smell of Your Water
Another sign that your water is not being filtered thoroughly enough is a bad taste or odor. While not necessarily a health hazard, foul tasting water is not exactly appealing. One reason that your water might taste bad is because of naturally occurring algae. While the algae itself is filtered out by the city, a nasty taste is often left behind.
With a home water filtration system in place, you will notice a big difference.
You Have Dry Skin or Dull Hair
You don’t have to be a beauty queen to want beautiful, healthy skin. So, why do so many of us put up with dry skin that results from hard water? In fact, anyone who has sensitive skin can also expect rashes and eczema if they continue to shower or wash with hard water.
It’s not only the calcium and other mineral deposits in water that cause damage to hair and skin, either. Chemicals used to make the water safe to drink, like chlorine, are also harsh. All of the above strip the hair and skin of their natural oils, so even if you use expensive soap and shampoo, you can still see problems.
Learn More about Installing a Home Water Filtration System
While these are not the only issues that hard, unfiltered water can cause, they illustrate what you can gain by installing a home filtration system. Are you interested in learning more? Contact Custom Plumbing today to speak to someone on our team.