If you hate the spots, a water softener is your best friend. It swaps the calcium and magnesium for sodium or potassium. It’s like giving your house a detox.
But maybe you don’t mind. Maybe you like the slightly mineral taste of your local tap. Some people swear that hard water makes their bread rise better or their plants grow stronger.
Is hard water a villain or a character? It’s just a fact of life in most of NY. A quirky, slightly irritating, but totally natural fact. It’s a reminder that even a glass of water has a story to tell.
So, does NY have hard water? Yep. But now you know why, and that makes those soap scum rings a little more interesting, doesn't it?
