Effects on Skin, Hair, and Daily Life
While perfectly safe to drink, New City's 6.6 GPG water can be frustrating. The high mineral content inhibits soap from creating a rich lather, which leaves a residue on your skin and in your hair. This can lead to issues like dry skin, an itchy scalp, and hair that feels lifeless and difficult to manage. The same soap scum creates a film on shower doors and fixtures, requiring more frequent and difficult cleaning.
Filtration Recommendations for New City
For moderately hard water like that found in New City, an expensive whole-house system is often unnecessary. Focus on targeted solutions:
- Best Approach: For improving drinking water quality, a high-performance pitcher filter or a simple faucet-mounted filter is an effective and affordable choice. These will reduce mineral taste and chlorine.
- Water Softeners: A full water softener provides total protection but is not financially practical here. With annual savings estimated at $72, the initial cost of ~$1,500 means it would take 20.8 years to pay for itself.
An under-sink Reverse Osmosis (RO) system is an excellent upgrade, providing purified water on demand and eliminating the high cost of bottled water for your family.