Calgary's Hard Water: Effects on Your Plumbing and What to Do

Calgary has hard water, and over years the dissolved minerals leave scale that shortens the life of water heaters, clogs fixtures, and leaves spots on everything. It is not a health problem, but it is a maintenance and equipment one.

What it does

• Builds scale inside water heaters, making them work harder and fail sooner.
• Clogs aerators, showerheads and valves.
• Leaves spotting on glass and fixtures.
• Reduces how well soap and detergent work.

Is a softener worth it?

For many Calgary homes, yes, especially if you are already replacing a water heater or notice constant scale. A softener protects the equipment downstream of it and is usually a straightforward install. We can tell you whether it makes sense for your home rather than selling one by default.

Ask about water softeners