TapScore Hardness Water Test

To ensure the quality and safety of your drinking water, targeted testing of its hardness level is highly recommended. This crucial task helps to identify the existence of high levels of dissolved and positively charged minerals like calcium and magnesium, often making the water "hard ". Statistics suggest that approximately 85% of drinking water in the U.S. exhibits some degree of hardness. Although it doesn't pose any direct health risk, hard water can significantly disrupt daily routines and cause nuisance due to its aesthetic effects. One way to detect the hardness of water is through the signs it leaves behind such as mineral deposits or "scale" leading to clogged pipes, the white residue or buildup on fixtures, the hindrance it causes in soap lathering, and even damage to water-related equipment such as heaters, kettles, and cooling towers. Such inconveniences necessitate the need for a thorough water test. The Tap Score water test package has been designed specifically to address this requirement. This comprehensive package provides all essential materials for accurately collecting and submitting a water sample for certified laboratory testing. The result is a detailed and quantified analysis of hardness based on the SM 2340B standard or equivalent. It can be availed as part of every Tap Score Essential, Advanced, and Extended test in the City and Well water collections. Hard water is the result of naturally occurring minerals dissolving into the water when it flows through different types of soil and rocks. These hard waters, while not harmful to health, can cause dry skin and hair, soap scum rings, and white spots on fixtures. Here's why you need a hardness test: if your water leaves white spots, film, or scaling on fixtures and dishes, your laundry appears yellow, grey, or less bright, your skin and/or hair feel unusually dry, or if your water prevents soap from lathering effectively, then it could be due to hard water. Ensuring that your water is soft can significantly enhance your everyday life quality. The Tap Score water test can make this assurance a reality by thoroughly testing the hardness level of your water.