I didn’t fully understand the disadvantage of hard water until my spouse & I bought a apartment with a water well on the property, then up to that point, we’d consistently had access to city water, my wonderful friend and I had no idea the water at the current apartment was so overrun with minerals; The water has an unpleasant smell that reminds me of rotten eggs & even an odd red-like color, but it is a concern for everything it touches.
The calcium, lime & rust corrodes the tank of the water heater, shortening its lifespan, conventional tank-style water furnaces are supposed to last anywhere from ten to fifteen years before showing signs of age.
My wonderful friend and I respectfully need to upgrade the water heating system every five to eight years. It’s not unrespected for the tank to rupture from excessive corrosion & flood the basement. I have lots of extra cleaning requirements due to the hardness of the water; Hard water hinders the foaming action of soaps & shampoos, stains tubs, sinks & toilets & destroys the finishes on faucets, however for a while, I consistently cleaned the aerators on the faucet because of restricted water pressure. I eventually made it easier on myself by removing the aerators entirely. My washing machine is in frequent need of repairs & never lasts as long as it should. The linens, bedding & light colored clothing suddenly become stained due to the hard water. I no longer bother trying to use a dishwasher. The dishes & glasses came out looking worse than when I loaded them in. There are also complications with the water lines & drains. The minerals accumulate within the pipes & reduce their efficiency & longevity; We’ve tried various odd types of water filtration systems without success. The water is so severely hard that these systems can’t handle the demand.