If you live in Poughkeepsie or the greater Hudson Valley area, then it’s likely you have hard water. Hard water means it contains lots of minerals- primarily calcium and magnesium. It’s perfectly safe to drink, but here is what it does inside your plumbing system over time.
We see the results of hard water quite frequently at D. Rohde Home Services, most often in an older type of plumbing system that happens to be very common throughout all Dutchess County homes.
How Hard Water Impacts Your Home
Pipe Buildup and Reduced Flow
Minerals in hard water deposit slowly inside the pipes, reducing the pathway of water flow. Eventually, this can result in low pressure of water pressure and high probabilities for clogs or even failure in the pipe.
Fixture Damage and Staining
White scale is not just about how bad it looks on your faucets, shower heads, and other fixtures. This is a mineral deposit build-up that actually chokes the life out of your fixtures, making cleaning them more difficult as they become older.
Water Heater Wear and Higher Energy Costs
Hard water is particularly brutal on water heaters. Minerals build up at the bottom of the tank and make the system work overtime to heat the water. In other words, the water heater becomes less efficient, uses more energy (which I have to pay for), and its life expectancy drops big time.
Why Hard Water Is a Common Issue in Poughkeepsie
Most of the Hudson Valley gets its water from groundwater sources, high in minerals and inorganic content. Yes, also much of the area has old infrastructure, but this simply means that hard water problems develop faster when systems are not well-maintained.
What Homeowners Can Do
Regular plumbing inspections, annual maintenance of the water heater, and professional cleaning of the drains can minimize the effects of hard water. In some instances, installation of a water treatment solution may be the best long-term option.
Our licensed technicians provide complete plumbing services to assist in the early detection of hard water damage and avoid expensive repairs.
Trust a Local Expert
D. Rohde Home Services knows the water conditions of Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Wappingers Falls, Rhinebeck, Kingston, and all Hudson Valley areas it serves and how to protect your home from long-term damage.
Get a plumbing inspection service scheduled today to make sure everything stays working efficiently