The Impact of 19.3 GPG Water on Skin and Hair
While safe to drink, the minerals in New Philadelphia's water create daily frustrations. The high mineral content reacts with soaps and shampoos, reducing their lathering ability and leaving behind a sticky residue.
- This residue can clog pores, leading to dry, itchy skin or worsening conditions like eczema.
- It coats hair shafts, leaving hair feeling dull, brittle, and difficult to manage.
- It forms stubborn soap scum on fixtures, shower doors, and tubs, requiring more frequent and difficult cleaning.
The Right Filtration System for New Philadelphia Homes
With water hardness at 19.3 GPG, a comprehensive solution is needed to protect your home's value and improve your quality of life.
- Essential Solution: A whole-house water softener is the most effective approach. By removing hardness minerals at the point of entry, it protects your entire plumbing system, from the gas water heater to the shower head.
- For Drinking Water: An under-sink reverse osmosis (RO) system provides purified water for drinking and cooking, removing the minerals and other contaminants that affect taste. This also eliminates the high cost and waste of bottled water.
A typical whole-house softener installation (~$1,500) is a sound investment. With annual savings of around $207 on energy and cleaning supplies, the system pays for itself in approximately 7.2 years.