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Why is there a white residual on my pots and pans or in the toilet bowl?

Certain times of the year when there is less rainfall, the hardness in the water is higher because there has been no rainfall to dilute the minerals in the river. This hardness can settle out in the plumbing in the form of a white or tan residue. Hardness is calcium carbonate and is a substance that is beneficial to the human body. Deposits can be removed with vinegar or a water softener can be installed to remove the calcium carbonate. A high hardness content can sometimes form an oily appearing film on the top of the water.

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1. Is my water safe to drink?
2. Why does my water have an odor and taste?
3. Why is there a white residual on my pots and pans or in the toilet bowl?
4. Why is my water a white color?
5. Why is there a black substance around my shower heads?
6. Why is there a black substance in my toilet bowl?
7. Why does a pink substance occur in my bathroom?
8. Why is my water red?
9. Why is my water brown?
10. Should I get a water softener?
11. Why does my water smell like rotten eggs?
12. Why is my water green?