What is Hard Water

Why do you get hardwater?

Hard water is water that contains dissolved chalk, lime and other minerals. Rainwater is naturally soft, but as it percolates through chalk and limestone it dissolves and collects these minerals. Rainwater which falls on hard rock remains naturally soft. The hardness of the supply of mains water to your home is dependent on where you live and the source (river or ground water) of your mains water supply.

How can I find out if my water is hard?

Generally speaking, Hard Water is supplied to 60% of homes in Ireland: especially in central, eastern and southern areas of Ireland. Some Irish counties are supplied with naturally Soft Water from. Water quality information, including hardness levels, for individual supplies is available from using our water testing. The map gives an indication of water hardness in the different regions of Ireland.