Some areas of the UK have soft water as the naturally soft rainwater passes through hard rocks which do not dissolve.

In other areas, rainwater drains through softer chalk and limestone rock which dissolve. The dissolved chalk, limestone, and other minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, make the water hard and form scale.

So the hardness of your water is dependent on where you live. Sub-soil levels can also contain nitrates, pesticides and insecticides which enter our water supply and chlorine is added by some water companies for disinfection.

What can you do about hard water?
A water softener installed by Aqua Sensation will help to remove and reduce the contaminants in your water supply. It also removes limescale - click here to request a free home survey.