How Hard Water Affects Your Family
While the minerals in Mount Vernon's water are not harmful to drink, they can cause persistent issues like dry skin, an itchy scalp, and dull, brittle hair. Hard water reacts with soap to form a film, which prevents a proper lather and leaves a residue on your skin that can clog pores. For families, this is especially noticeable when preparing baby formula, as the high mineral content can affect solubility and consistency.
Filtration Guide for 12.8 GPG Water
With hardness at 12.8 GPG, a salt-free water conditioner is an effective solution to prevent scale buildup without the maintenance of a salt-based system. To improve taste for drinking, an under-sink reverse osmosis (RO) system is a smart addition. For complete protection, a whole-house softener (~$1,500 installed) remains the best option; it would pay for itself in approximately 11.1 years through annual savings of $135 on energy from Ohio Power Co, detergents, and extended appliance life.