How Hard Water Affects Your Family
While Edgewater's water is safe to drink, its hardness can be harsh on your body. The dissolved minerals interfere with soap's ability to lather and rinse clean, leaving behind a film that contributes to:
- Chronically dry skin and itchiness
- Dull, limp, and brittle hair
- A constant battle with soap scum on shower doors and sinks
This isn't a health hazard, but it is a persistent quality-of-life issue that can be easily resolved with proper water treatment.
Filtration Guide for 8.0 GPG Water
For Edgewater's hard water, a proactive approach is best. Given the 8.0 GPG level, a salt-free water conditioner is a highly effective and low-maintenance solution to prevent scale formation throughout your entire plumbing system. It protects your expensive appliances without adding sodium to your water.
A full, salt-based water softener is also an option, but the return on investment is slow. The system would save an estimated $86 per year in energy and supplies, meaning it would take over 17 years to recoup the typical ~$1,500 installation cost. For better-tasting drinking water and ice, combine a whole-house conditioner with a dedicated under-sink reverse osmosis system to eliminate the need for bottled water.