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    Hard water is water that contains high amounts of minerals like calcium and magnesium. Scottsdale's water is hard due to minerals in the soil and low rainfall in the desert climate. Hard water causes scale buildup in pipes and appliances over time. While hard water does not pose health risks, it can be an aesthetic nuisance and reduce appliance efficiency. Scottsdale does not treat the water to reduce hardness due to the high cost for the benefit.

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    Hard water is water that contains high amounts of minerals like calcium and magnesium. Scottsdale's water is hard due to minerals in the soil and low rainfall in the desert climate. Hard water causes scale buildup in pipes and appliances over time. While hard water does not pose health risks, it can be an aesthetic nuisance and reduce appliance efficiency. Scottsdale does not treat the water to reduce hardness due to the high cost for the benefit.

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    Hard water is water that contains high amounts of minerals like calcium and magnesium. Scottsdale's water is hard due to minerals in the soil and low rainfall in the desert climate. Hard water causes scale buildup in pipes and appliances over time. While hard water does not pose health risks, it can be an aesthetic nuisance and reduce appliance efficiency. Scottsdale does not treat the water to reduce hardness due to the high cost for the benefit.

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    Hard water is water that contains high amounts of minerals like calcium and magnesium. Scottsdale's water is hard due to minerals in the soil and low rainfall in the desert climate. Hard water causes scale buildup in pipes and appliances over time. While hard water does not pose health risks, it can be an aesthetic nuisance and reduce appliance efficiency. Scottsdale does not treat the water to reduce hardness due to the high cost for the benefit.

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    HARD WATER FACTS

    Hard water is water that has a high content of dissolved


    minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. It is an
    aesthetic characteristic that affects lathering of soap and
    contributes to scaling of pipes, fixtures and appliances.

    Why is Scottsdale’s water hard?


    Water hardness is measured by the presence of minerals, such as
    calcium and magnesium, in water. These minerals originate from the
    soils our source water comes into contact with as it travels from and
    Hard water scale is purely aesthetic
    through watersheds to Scottsdale’s water treatment plants. and does not pose a health risk.
    Approximately 80 percent of the country has hard water. In the
    southwest, especially the Sonoran desert, however, low rainfall, hot
    weather and high mineral content in the soil contribute to Arizona’s
    Helpful hints for dealing with
    very hard water. hard water:
    ◌◌ Run a cup of white vinegar through
    Scale and Mineral Deposits
    While hard water does not pose any health risks, it can be a nuisance the coffee maker and the dishwasher
    for customers. Long-term movement of hard water through a pipe can rinse cycle every few months.
    result in what is called scale buildup. Scale is a hard, white or yellowish ◌◌ Use a rinse aid in your dishwasher.
    coating of solid calcium carbonate that forms inside pipes and on
    appliances and fixtures. Scale is not dangerous, but it can reduce the
    ◌◌ Set water heater to 120-125 degrees.
    efficiency of some appliances and clog faucets, aerators and, in rare ◌◌ Soak showerheads and faucet
    cases, pipes. aerators in white vinegar to loosen
    Mineral deposits from every day cleaning are another effect of hard deposits.
    water. Customers will generally notice these as spots on dishes and ◌◌ Spray fixtures with lemon juice and
    glasses and soap scum in the shower and bath. wipe with a soft cloth.
    Health Effects ◌◌ Consult manufacturer
    Hard water consumption does not pose any known health risk. In fact, recommendations for dishwashers,
    calcium and magnesium are essential nutrients for human health. clothes washers and coffee makers
    Calcium in drinking water is absorbed in the digestive tract and is used for use with hard water.
    to build bones and teeth. Magnesium in drinking water is also absorbed
    through the stomach and helps form proteins and in the maintenance
    of blood pressure and metabolism. Why not treat for hardness?
    Scottsdale Water is committed to providing
    Measuring Hardness our customers the cleanest and safest drinking
    Hardness is usually reported in milligrams per liter (mg/L) or grains water possible, at an affordable price. Additional
    per gallon (gpg). One mg/L is equivalent to one part per million (ppm), treatment processes for the sole purpose of
    or one part of hardness for every one million parts of water. Grains addressing hardness would not be cost effective,
    per gallon is a less accurate measurement defined as 1 grain (64.8 especially considering about 70 percent of
    milligrams) of calcium carbonate dissolved in 1 U.S. gallon of water. residential water consumption in Scottsdale is
    Scottsdale treats water from multiple surface and groundwater sources. used outdoors.
    Water hardness varies by the water source and the treatment process. Water Quality
    Hardness levels by area are indicated in the table below. For information on Scottsdale’s water quality,
    sources and treatment processes, see the latest
    Boundary Hardness (gpg) Hardness (mg/L)
    Water Quality Report at ScottsdaleAZ.gov/Water
    South of Indian School Road 22 - 25 370 - 430 or call 480-312-8732 to request a printed copy.
    Indian School Road to Chaparral Road 20 - 22 340 - 370
    North of Chaparral Road 16 - 18 275 - 300

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