Hard water can
be detrimental to your plumbing
system, as it can cause limescale to build up. Hard water is the
result of high mineral content in the water; one way to identify it
is the water appears a bit cloudy when poured into a glass. There’s
no need to worry, though; these minerals won’t harm you. In fact,
they do quite the opposite. Unfortunately, they can reduce the
lifespan of your hot water system, as well as other bathroom
fixtures, significantly.