Scaling
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Water hardness is commonly known as lime in water. It will leave scaling on sinks, bathtubs, toilets, showerheads, tea kettles, dishwashers, hot water tank elements and coffee pots. It can dull whites and fade colours in the laundry. The higher the hardness the more of an impact it can have on your home.
The principal natural sources of Hardness in water are sedimentary rocks and seepage and runoff from soils. In general, hard water originate in areas with thick top soil and limestone formations. |
 
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Groundwater from drilled wells is generally harder than surface water from lakes or streams.
Hard water requires more soap, shampoo or detergent than soft water, so your soap products require more to achieve the necessary cleaning. The minerals present in hard water inhibit soap's lathering and cleaning capabilities. The effects of hard water are felt most often in daily household activities such as laundry, showers, dishes and general cleaning. The excess spent on cleaners can dramatically increase the costs to keep your home clean. For more information on Hardness go to Testing and Water Softeners. 
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