Impact on Skin and Hair
While hard water is not a direct health hazard to drink, its mineral content has noticeable effects on your body. The dissolved minerals react with soaps to form a soap scum that doesn't rinse away easily, leading to:
- Dry, itchy skin and aggravated conditions like eczema.
- Dull, brittle hair that is difficult to style.
- A feeling of residue on your skin after showering.
For families with infants, using hard water to mix baby formula can be a concern, although it is generally considered safe.
Filtration Solutions for Fort Lupton's Water
With water at 8.0 GPG, taking action to protect your home is a smart financial move. Here are the most effective solutions:
- Salt-Free Water Conditioner: This is an excellent choice for Fort Lupton's 'hard' water level. It prevents scale from forming in pipes and appliances without adding sodium to your water or requiring regular salt refills. It's a low-maintenance way to protect your plumbing infrastructure.
- Pitcher or Under-Sink Filter: To improve the taste of drinking water and coffee, supplementing a whole-house conditioner with a targeted drinking water filter is a great combination. An under-sink reverse osmosis (RO) system can also eliminate the roughly $600-900 per year an average family spends on bottled water.
A traditional whole-house water softener is also an option. At an installed cost of about $1,500, it would pay for itself in 17.4 years through annual savings of approximately $86 on energy and detergents.