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Originally Posted by TorqueDog
It's the opposite, north has softer water than south Calgary.
Bearspaw Treatment Plant (North): Average - 173mg/L CaCO 3 - 12.1 grains/gallon
Glenmore Treatment Plant (South): Average - 215mg/L CaCO 3 - 15.0 grains/gallon
https://www.calgary.ca/uep/water/dri...arameters.html
A water softener is a game-changer. Appliances and faucets get an extended lifespan thanks to not getting gummed up with minerals. Skin and hair feel better and nowhere near as dry, laundry feels softer.
The taste difference in drinking water is perceptible, however. Some people won't care, others will. Our water runs through a built-in filter in the refrigerator, and it's hard to describe the difference, but I know it's different. It's not a deal breaker though. |
Usually when water softeners are installed, the cold water tap in the kitchen is not softened water. So taste should not be a problem.
Otherwise I am with you 100%. To add one further thing, you will use a lot less detergent and soaps as well.