Do I need a water softener in Calgary? 

Calgary has what's known as "hard water" compared to other city water around the world. The area around Calgary is rich in limestone rock, this rock forming a majority of the Bow and Elbow river beds.  As the river flows over these rocks, calcium and magnesium minerals dissolve into the water, and therefore into our water supply as the Bow and Elbow river are primary sources of Calgary water. 

Water Softener Benefits: 

• Keeps your skin and hair healthier! Hard water causes dry skin and brittle hair. 

• Gives you cleaner clothes and dishes! Cleaning detergents and soaps are more effective with softened water. 

• Saves your pipes, appliances, and wallet! The minerals in hard water will buildup in pipes and appliances leading to reduced water flow, increased energy use, and shorter lifespans. 

• Saves you time and energy from cleaning this mineral buildup! Hard water will leave faucets and shower heads with a white scale buildup (limescale) that needs to be cleaned to look better and help keep your water moving efficiently.