10/21/2026
Water softeners! Surely you've heard of them, maybe you even have one in your home. But why would you want one? What do they do?
Let's start with some science, Northern Utah has some of the hardest water (referring to a very high mineral content in the water) in the country. This is because snowmelt and rain flow through ancient carbonate rock—such as limestone and dolomite—in the Wasatch Mountains, dissolving high amounts of calcium and magnesium into the groundwater.
This hard water causes things like build up on your faucets where you can see it, and in your pipes where you can't see it! It also leaves spots on your dishes, streaks on your stainless steel appliances, and spots on your glass shower door. You may also notice a difference from showering in hard (high mineral content) vs soft (low mineral content) water. Some people say they feel "slimy" after showering in soft water. And we hate to break it to you, but that slimy feeling is actually your skin feeling clean! Soft water is much better at rinsing soap residue off, while hard water leaves soap residue behind on your skin and in your hair.
Water softeners have many many benefits and we'll get into the them more in the posts to come, but if you've ever thought about adding a water softener to your home, give us a call and we'll talk you through the benefits, because there's a lot! 🚰🌀
