2020 has been one of the longest years in history. It’s almost hard to believe winter has finally arrived. Unfortunately, the list of winter worries will be multiplied this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Homeowners who rely on well water can lessen their worries by removing any hard water that comes out of their well system. Hiring a water treatment company is a good idea, because there are many alarming effects of having hard water in the winter.

Dry Skin

Almost everyone suffers from dry skin in the winter. However, this problem could be made much worse for those who have hard water in their wells. Hard water happens because minerals can’t be adequately filtered out. As a result, people’s skin can’t get as clean as it typically would. People should have a company come out to see if a well water softener needs to be installed. This mechanism is an investment but could bring back the silky skin people are missing.

Malfunctioning Pipes

Everyone’s heard horror stories of pipes bursting in the wintertime. This is likely to occur if someone has hard water in their pipes. Hard water is full of molecules that make it difficult for things to flow properly. If water can’t flow like it needs to, the pipes could malfunction. This is yet another reason to invest in a well water softener. The last thing anyone wants to deal with in chilly weather is a burst pipe.

Laundry Issues

People want to be as cozy as possible in the winter. This means everyone wants their sweaters to be as soft as their blankets. Unfortunately, this will not happen if homeowners have hard water in their pipe system. The minerals and other chemicals within the hard water will affect the quality of the wash. What was once a cozy sweater might become an itchy garment no one ever wants to put on.

This article has described the effects of having hard water in the winter. This winter will be unlike any other in the past. People will be stressed out enough without having to think about hard water in their homes. Give Delmarva Water Solutions a call. We’re transparent with every one of our clients. We want to make sure that the holidays are happy for everyone and that you have a safe water supply in your home.