Tucson Hard Water Treatment & Solution
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What Is Hard Water and How Hard Is Tucson Water?
Hard water is water with high levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium. Tucson Water rates its own supply as hard to very hard. On the city’s scale, water from 120 to 180 mg/L is hard and anything above 180 mg/L is very hard. To convert mg/L to grains per gallon, divide by 17.1.
In the homes Desert Water Services tests, Tucson water usually measures 10 to 15 grains per gallon, well above the 7 grain level where water is considered hard. The cause is geology. Tucson’s supply blends Colorado River water delivered by the Central Arizona Project with local groundwater, and as that water moves through desert soil and rock, it picks up calcium and magnesium.
Signs of Hard Water in Tucson Homes
The most common signs of hard water are white crust on faucets, showerheads, and glass doors, cloudy spots and film on dishes, soap and shampoo that do not lather well, stiff laundry, and dry skin or dull hair. Outdoor misters and faucet aerators clog, and water heaters lose efficiency as scale builds up inside. If you notice two or more of these signs, a free water test will confirm your exact hardness level.
Does a Hard Water Filter Remove Hardness?
No, a standard carbon filter does not remove hardness. A carbon hard water filter reduces chlorine, taste, and odor, but calcium and magnesium pass right through it. To remove hardness from the whole house, you need a water softener or a system designed for hard water. Reverse osmosis reduces hardness minerals at one drinking water tap, not throughout the home.
Why Tucson Owners Choose Desert Water Services, LLC
Tucson hard water treatment that lasts depends on accurate testing, correct sizing, and careful installation. Desert Water Services, LLC is a licensed, bonded, and insured water treatment company based in Tucson, AZ, serving homes and businesses since 1998. Here is what sets our hard water treatment apart.
35+ years of hands-on experience. Owner Mark holds multiple certifications in water treatment and has treated the hard water Tucson homes deal with for more than three decades.
Free testing before any recommendation. We measure hardness, TDS, pH, chlorine, and iron at your tap and explain every result in plain language.
Third party certified, USA made systems. For hard, chlorinated city water, we install the Reionator Pro-Series by WaterTech, which treats hardness and chlorine together. For hard, unchlorinated well water, we install the Sanitizer Plus series from Water Right.
Complete hard water solutions. Many families pair a whole house softener with reverse osmosis for drinking water and ice, so the plumbing is protected and bottled water is no longer needed.
Preferred by Tucson home builders. Desert Water Services is a preferred water treatment contractor for custom and tract homes, and we service most existing systems, not just our own.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
How do I find out how hard my water is?
Book a free water test with Desert Water Services. We measure hardness at your tap and explain the result on the spot.
What causes hard water in Tucson?
Tucson’s water picks up calcium and magnesium as it moves through desert soil and rock. The supply is a blend of Colorado River water from the Central Arizona Project and local groundwater.
What is the best hard water treatment for Tucson homes?
For most Tucson homes, the best hard water treatment is a properly sized water softener. Homes on chlorinated city water may also benefit from a system that treats chlorine, such as the Reionator Pro-Series.
Can a filter remove hard water?
For most Tucson homes, the best hard water treatment is a properly sized water softener. Homes on chlorinated city water may also benefit from a system that treats chlorine, such as the Reionator Pro-Series.
How often does a hard water system need maintenance?
Most water treatment systems need filter changes or routine service every 6 to 12 months, depending on the system and your water quality.
Schedule Your Hard Water Test in Tucson Today
Stop hard water damage before it spreads. Call Desert Water Services at (520) 327-8426, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, to book a free hard water test at your Tucson home.
