The most common working water problem is Hardness. Hardness is the calcium and magnesium minerals that can be present in your water. Hard water is responsible for such things as soap scum in bathrooms, scale build-up in pipes and water using appliances. See U.S. Hard Water Map.

Other working water problems can be caused by the presence of Iron (both red water and clear water iron).

• Hair feels sticky and looks dull, lifeless, difficult to manage
• Soap doesn't lather
• Red, dry and rough hands require lotion frequently
• Bathtub rings, scale forms around faucets and fixtures
• Film, streaks or spots on shower doors/walls, bathtubs, sinks
• Rust colored stains in the basin, tub and toilet

• Film, streaks or spots on sink and faucet
• Scale forms around faucets and fixtures
• Scale or stains inside dishwasher
• Dishes and glasses are spotted or streaked, spots on silverware
• Absence of soap suds
• Rust colored stains in the sink

• Clothes look dingy, feel harsh and scratchy, have a short life
• Whites turns gray and colors fade and dull prematurely
• Excessive use of detergent, bleach, or fabric softener
• Poor detergent performance
• Staining of clothes after washing

• Water comes out of the faucet rust colored
• Water comes out of the faucet clear, but turns rust colored
• Sediment plugs faucets
• Pipes can become clogged with scale that reduces water flow
• Pipe replacement
• Inefficient, costly operation or failure of water-using appliances
• Frequent repair or replacement of water-using appliances