Hard water often goes unnoticed until it begins affecting your home. Here are five common signs that your water may have excessive hardness.

1. White Scale on Taps

Minerals can leave white or chalky deposits around taps, showerheads and bathroom fixtures.

2. Geyser Scaling

Repeated exposure to hard water can cause mineral deposits to accumulate inside water heaters.

3. Soap Doesn’t Lather Properly

Hardness minerals can interfere with soap, making it harder to create a good lather.

4. Dry Skin and Rough Hair

Some people notice that their skin feels dry or their hair feels rough after bathing with hard water.

5. Frequent Appliance Maintenance

Hard water can contribute to mineral scaling in appliances that regularly heat or use water.

If you are experiencing several of these problems, a water hardness test can help identify the underlying issue.