Thread: Water Quality

Would those small water filters you attach to a sink made by companies like PUR help with hard water? Or do these filters serve another purpose? Thanks for any help.

Originally Posted by altshaver

Would those small water filters you attach to a sink made by companies like PUR help with hard water? Or do these filters serve another purpose? Thanks for any help.

Read the label they are different.
Some add minerals for a clear natural taste.

Mostly they are activated carbon filters and remove
metals and smelly organics and sulfer minerals.

The first step is to have your water tested so you know
how much and what kind of water conditioner you need.

In the mean time a jug of distilled water from the
market is a fine touchstone to see if minerals in
your water are in the way of a good shave.

Hard water is a good thing up to a point ....

Most of your home stores like Lowes carry test kits and if you know someone who has an aquarium setup he would have testing chemicals to test the water for hardness and PH and all kinds of stuff. Most water treatment dealers will test for free or can tell you what the local water is like if you obtain your supply from municipal sources. Don't call a softener salesman unless you want the hard sell.