How Hard Water Feels on Your Skin and Hair
While the minerals in Lamar's water supply are safe to ingest, they take a toll on your body. The dissolved rock reacts with soaps to form a sticky scum instead of a clean lather. This leads to:
- A feeling of residue on your skin after showering.
- Dry skin, which can worsen conditions like eczema.
- Dull, limp hair that is difficult to manage.
- Noticeable soap scum buildup on shower doors and bathtubs.
The Right Filtration System for Lamar
With a hardness of 8.0 GPG, simple faucet or pitcher filters are not enough; they don't protect your plumbing or appliances. A whole-house system is the most effective approach.
- Recommended: A salt-free water conditioner is a highly practical investment for Lamar residents. It alters the minerals to prevent them from forming scale, protecting your entire plumbing system without the need for salt refills. For superior drinking water, pair it with an under-sink reverse osmosis (RO) filter.
- Payback Calculation: A whole-house system offers an estimated $86 per year in savings on energy and cleaning supplies. Given that a traditional salt-based softener can cost $1,500+, its payback period of over 17 years makes a lower-cost conditioner a more sensible first step.
- End Bottled Water Expenses: By installing an RO system for drinking water, you can save the $600-$900 an average family spends on bottled water each year.