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In Soft Water Hardness?

James H. Sterling • • 7 min read
In Soft Water Hardness?

Measures of water hardness
General guidelines for classification of waters are: 0 to 60 mg/L (milligrams per liter) as calcium carbonate is classified as soft; 61 to 120 mg/L as moderately hard; 121 to 180 mg/L as hard; and more than 180 mg/L as very hard.

Is soft water hard water?

What is soft water? Unlike hard water, soft water is free of harsh minerals that can damage your home and your body. In other words, it is more gentle on your body and your home. Without calcium and magnesium, soft water can prevent scale buildup around your home including your appliances and pipes.

What is soft hardness?

The hardness or softness of water is determined by the mineral content of both calcium and magnesium: Soft water has less than 17 parts per million. ... Moderately hard water has 60 to 120 parts per million. Hard water has 120 to 180 parts per million‌

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