It is so hard to bring a distinction between water and life, as these two are synonymous. But again, not any water can be synonymous to life, as there is strong evidence indicating that hard water has lots of potential hazards to human life. And it is on this premise that you find so many people across the world seeking water softener to remove the minerals and other components that constitute hard water.
But still, not so many people understand the health hazards that can be brought about by hard water. You will find so many people suffering from unexplained joint illnesses as well as skin diseases, and have nothing to do about it as they don’t know the cause. If you want to know some of the negative effects of hard water on your body, and the possible prevention and treatment, then read on.
Even before we delve much into the negative effects of hard water, let us first understand what is meant by hard water.
What is hard water?
Hard water is water that contains high mineral content of between 120 and 180 PPM. In most cases, the minerals that make water hard are calcium and magnesium.
How do we end up with hard water?
As already mentioned, hard water comes as a result of impurities caused by the presence of calcium and magnesium in water. And this is usually found in groundwater, as these minerals get dissolved in the soil and go to the water table.
Surface water on the other hand doesn’t have lots of the impurities. This means that regarding water hardness, surface water tends to be less hard compared to the groundwater. This means that surface water has fewer effects on the human body.
What are the effects of hard water on the human body?
A report by the International Journal of Preventative Medicine shows that there are many ill effects that regular users of hard water can get. Several organs of a human body can be affected by hard water, and this can bring lots of health problems. Let’s take a look at some of these…
