Top Five Signs of Hard Water
The following signs may indicate that you have hard water. Hard water can shorten the life of your household and business appliances that use water, such as laundry facilities and bathroom fixtures. If you think you may have hard water, you can contact Mettert's WaterCare for a hard water test.
Build-up of mineral deposits on plumbing fixtures.
No lather when using soap or shampoo.
Staining on clothes or water fixtures.
Foul smelling water.
Hair discoloration, usually reddish in color, from iron content in water.
Mettert's WaterCare is located at 120 Ensley Ave., Auburn, IN, 46706.
Phone: (260) 925-4412 or 1-800-524-7902. Fax: (260) 925-3640.
For more information about the damaging effects and signs of hard water, visit Wilkes University's Hard Water Page.
Other Water Quality Related Websites: Visit these websites to find out more about Drinking Water Quality:
National Water Quality Association
Local Drinking Water Information from the EPA by State
EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water Home Page
EPA Guide to the Nation's Drinking Water