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On these pages we've done our research and compiled the facts regarding water and water filtration. We hope we can bring you information that will allow you to make an informed choice regarding the health of yourself and your family. Much of the information we have gathered here is from the Drinking Water Introspective, which is a government body which regulates the England and Wales water quality. You can get more information from http://www.dwi.gov.uk.
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Water which contains calcium and magnesium compounds is called hard water. When rain water - which is naturally soft - seeps through the ground it picks up minerals from soil and rocks it passes through. The Drinking Water Introspective state that two thirds of our drinking water in England comes from above ground sources and one third comes from underground geological formations that store rainwater. The rainwater seeps through porous strata such as sandstone and chalk. Below is a map of England which shows the hardness of water around England.
Source: " A Consumers' Guide to Water Softeners " - copyright British Water
Please see the benefits page to see the effects of hard water on you and your family.
Water is delivered to our homes through various methods and distribution networks. These networks are made from cast iron, plastic or cement. Residues from treatment and corrosion of the pipes can sometimes settle in areas of low water flow. When deposits are disturbed, this can result in discoloured water arriving through the pipes into homes.
Water is treated at treatment plants before it gets to all of us. There are three main processes in the treatment process: