Hard water contains higher amounts of calcium and magnesium, while soft water has added sodium chloride. You may use hard water to benefit heart health due to its mineral content, but it may cause ...

When you turn on your faucet to get a glass of water or wash your face, you’re probably not thinking about what’s in your water – besides water. Depending on where you live and whether you have a ...

When everything is working the way it’s supposed to, you might assume that tap water is pretty consistent across the board in terms of what’s in it, and how it can affect your home and your body. But ...

Sarah Blank is affiliated with the Ames Water Treatment Plant. Timothy Ellis receives funding from the City of Ames, the City of Cedar Rapids, and the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa. He is affiliated with ...

An estimated 85% of Americans live with “hard water,” or water that contains high levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium. These minerals aren’t harmful to consume, but they can cause more than a ...