Hard water simply means your water contains higher levels of naturally occurring minerals, mainly calcium and magnesium. In Minnesota, most homes have very hard water, which can cause soap scum, mineral buildup on fixtures, and scale inside appliances and pipes. These minerals aren’t harmful to health, but they can make cleaning harder, shorten appliance life, and leave laundry and dishes looking dull. Whole-home water softeners remove hardness minerals so you can enjoy cleaner clothes, shinier dishes, and plumbing that lasts longer.
