Northwest Plumbing Jacksonville
5985 Richard St.
Suite 4
Jacksonville, FL 32216

904-861-5421

Jacksonville Water Softener Demand

If you live in the Jacksonville, Florida area (or anywhere on the East Coast of Florida) you probably need a water softener. Hard water is a pretty significant problem throughout Florida. Generally, water in the Jacksonville area is considered “hard”, having an average mineral content of 7-10 grains per gallon of water. You can find out what that means in just a minute, but first take a look at these maps from the US Geological Service. They show the average water hardness throughout the US. The amount of hardness is shown in milligrams per liter. The higher the number on the color scale, the harder the water.

Why You Need A Water Softener

So what is hard water and why should you care?  There is a lot of hype in the marketplace and it can be hard to know what to believe.  Here are the facts about hard water and water softeners.
Hard water is caused by calcium and magnesium minerals dissolved in the water.  The amount of minerals in the water are measured in grains per gallon.  The more grains per gallon, the “harder” the water.
You can’t really see the minerals in the water, but once the water evaporates the minerals are left behind.  Some of the problems caused by hard water include:
-Spots or film on glasses and dishes
-Ring around the bathtub
-Poor water heater efficiency
-Scale problems with your plumbing
-Clothes not getting really clean

Some of these problems are just an inconvenience, but some are costing your money.  Hard water is tough on your plumbing system, especially your water heater.  When you consider that a water heater is one of the most expensive pieces of equipment in your home, it makes sense to make sure yours is protected from the damaging effects of hard water.

Call Northwest Plumbing Jacksonville Today

For a fast solution to hard water problems.

904-861-5421