How to Tell If You Have Hard Water (And What to Do About It)

Hard water is more than just a nuisance — it’s silently ruining your home.

It leaves spots on dishes. It clogs your showerhead. It kills the pressure in your taps and makes your skin feel dry no matter what soap you use.

And guess what? Florida is one of the hardest-water states in the country.

Signs you have hard water

• Soap doesn’t lather or rinse off well
• White, chalky scale on fixtures and glass doors
• Itchy skin or frizzy, dull hair after showers
• Reduced water pressure, especially in older homes
• Water heater or dishwasher breakdowns
• Clothes feel rough or lose color after washing

You may not see the minerals, but they’re in there — and they’re wearing down your pipes and appliances one gallon at a time.

What hard water does to your home

Over time, calcium and magnesium build up inside your plumbing system. This leads to:

• Clogs in pipes and fixtures
• Reduced appliance efficiency
• Water heater breakdowns
• Increased detergent and soap usage
• Expensive long-term repairs

What You Can Do About It

A water softener is your best defense.

It uses ion exchange to remove minerals, replacing them with sodium or potassium. The result?

• Softer water
• Cleaner skin and hair
• Longer appliance life
• Less scrubbing and less spending

Pairing a softener with a whole-home filtration system gives you the cleanest, smoothest water possible.

Nova Structa offers water testing, softener systems, and bundled water + solar upgrades — all tailored for Florida homes.