As you may know, Calgary has particularly hard water. Recent readings from the City of Calgary indicate a hardness rating of anywhere from 165mg/L to 220mg/L of calcium carbonate. 

Hard water is not hazardous, but using a water softener is very advantageous both for your physical and financial well being. Hard water measures the calcium and magnesium levels in the water. These are the minerals you see in your kettle when you haven't descaled it for a while. These same minerals can deposit themselves in pipes and the inner tubes of your hot water tank creating added wear and tear on your plumbing. 

Using a water softener removes these "hard" minerals and adds either sodium or potassium in their place. The amount of sodium is very small, and as such there is very little concern over the amount of salt ingested by consuming softened water. And the benefits are immense. You will likely notice increased life from all your appliances that use water as well as the overall health of your plumbing. Additionally you might even notice savings on your water bill and energy bill. 

Many people notice that soft water is more gentle on their skin and hair and improves their dry skin and itchy scalp and other conditions which can be aggravated by hard water. 

Water softeners are easy for Abacus Plumbing to install and their upkeep is very inexpensive. They will likely pay for themselves over a few years in reduced wear and tear on your plumbing and appliances as well as added utility savings. 

You can trust Abacus Plumbing to use the best quality GE water softeners that will bring you years of hassle free soft water that will delight your whole family.