How Hard Water Affects Your Family
While the minerals in Allen's water are safe to drink, they can make daily routines frustrating. The high calcium and magnesium content prevents soap from creating a rich lather, which can leave a residue on skin and hair. This often results in dry, itchy skin, a flaky scalp, and dull, lifeless hair.
This same residue builds up as soap scum on shower surfaces and fixtures, requiring more frequent and difficult cleaning.
Filtration Guide for 10.7 GPG Water
For water hardness in the 7-15 GPG range, a salt-free water conditioner is an effective and popular solution. It neutralizes the minerals that form scale, protecting your plumbing and appliances without the need for salt refills. To also address issues like soap lather and laundry, a traditional salt-based water softener is the premier choice.
A softener system investment of around $1,500 pays for itself in about 13.4 years from the estimated $112 saved per year on energy, cleaning supplies, and premature appliance replacement. For premium drinking water, an under-sink reverse osmosis system is an excellent addition, saving the average family $600-$900 a year on bottled water.