Water quality shapes more than just your showers — it influences your skin, hair, nails, appliances, and even the ...

When you turn on your faucet to get a glass of water or wash your face, you’re probably not thinking about what’s in your water – besides water. Depending on where you live and whether you have a ...

When you turn on your faucet to get a glass of water or wash your face, you’re probably not thinking about what’s in your water – besides water. Depending on where you live and whether you have a ...

Have you ever stepped out of the shower feeling like there's an invisible film on your skin, or noticed chalky white spots on ...

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Let’s start with the basics. Hard water is simply water with a high amount of minerals. The higher concentration can change how your shampoo and conditioner work. So, does hard water make your hair ...

Many households struggle with having hard water, and noticing changes in your clothing after it comes out of the wash could signal that the mineral-filled water is starting to harm your laundry.

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Sarah Blank is affiliated with the Ames Water Treatment Plant. Timothy Ellis receives funding from the City of Ames, the City of Cedar Rapids, and the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa. He is affiliated with ...