What is Clinton City's “water hardness” and how does it affect me?
Clinton's tap water is considered to be “very hard,” because of the minerals such as calcium and magnesium in the rock formations from which we draw water. For Water Softeners - since the hardness of your water can range anywhere from 10 to 18 grains per gallon, it is important to monitor the settings on your water softener regularly to make sure that you are treating your water properly. Over treating your water is wasted money, while under treating is not effective. There are no harmful health effects associated with these minerals (in fact, some believe they are beneficial), but measuring them does provide a guideline as to how water use may be affected. For example, hard water does result in more scale buildup and you need to use more soap and detergents.

When you buy a new appliance, such as a dishwasher, the manufacturer often makes reference to water hardness. This is because hard water can cause automatic dishwashers to leave film on dishes and build-up of minerals on mechanical parts.

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1. Where does Clinton City Water come from?
2. Is my tap water safe to drink?
3. How is the water disinfected?
4. What is Clinton City's “water hardness” and how does it affect me?
5. What is the fluoride level in my water?
6. Will Clinton City fix leaks on the water line at my home?
7. Why is my water pressure low?
8. Why is my water cloudy?
9. What is the best choice of drinking water: bottled or tap water?