#water hardness

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I visited Nevada once, tried to get water from a water fountain, let it run for about a minute,cuz fountain water is gross man you never know how long the waters been sitting in the line. Anyway the water came out as LIQUID ROCK. It tasted like ocean but if I had a mouthful of powdered eggshell. Found a gym in the building, saw a guy about to try the same water fountain as I did, told him it was liquid rock and he was like ".....I hate this place, wait where did you get your water?" Told him about the gym, and I kid you not, this guy took off his back pack and whipped out 2 more nalgenes to add to the one in his hand and B-lined it for the gym.

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TSRNOSS. Page 178.

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How Much Water Softener Resin Do I Need?

Water softeners are essential for households that experience the negative effects of hard water, including scale buildup in appliances, dry skin, and ineffective cleaning. At the heart of many water softening systems is resin, which plays a crucial role in removing hardness minerals like calcium and magnesium from water. If you’re considering installing a water softener or need to replace the…

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How to Treat Water Hardness?

Water hardness is caused by high concentrations of calcium and magnesium ions in your water supply. While treating water hardness can make your water feel softer and improve its usability, it's important to note that it won’t remove other contaminants. Here's how to tackle water hardness:

1. Boiling

Boiling water precipitates calcium carbonate, temporarily softening water. However, this is only practical for small amounts of water.

2. Distillation 

By boiling water and condensing the steam into a separate container, distillation removes minerals but is energy-intensive and slow.

3. Reverse Osmosis (RO)

RO systems filter water through a membrane to block calcium and magnesium ions, softening the water. This method is effective but can be slow and produce wastewater.

4. Chelating Agents 

Chelating agents bind with calcium and magnesium ions, preventing them from causing hardness. They are mostly used in industrial settings.

5. Water Softening Systems 

Water softeners replace calcium and magnesium ions with sodium or potassium ions through a resin bed, softening the water effectively.

What is Water Softening?

Water softening involves removing hard water ions (calcium and magnesium) and replacing them with sodium or potassium, improving cleaning and reducing scale buildup on appliances and plumbing.

How Does a Water Softener Work?  

Water softeners use ion exchange to transform hard water into soft water. Resin beads in the softener capture calcium and magnesium, releasing sodium ions. The system then regenerates by flushing with a brine solution, ready to soften more water.

The Bottom Line  

Hard water can cause scale buildup and appliance inefficiency. Soft water enhances cleaning and comfort. If you face hard water issues, consider installing a water softener to improve water quality and protect your home’s plumbing. For more information, contact PlumbSmart’s plumbing experts to find the right solution for your home.

Continue reading more about Hard Water vs Soft Water: What’s the Difference and Which is Better?

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Oh wow, I'm absolutely FLOORED by the response on my Strawhat Screenshot Redraws! Thank you so much, been reading all your lovely tags and smiling SO much!! 💖

Here's Part 2 with requests from Insta plus some. Let me know if there's someone else you'd like to see!

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Oil on linen , 51 x 61 cm.

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ETA: Article here (can't believe I forgot this rip)

A new study finds you can reduce the amount of microplastics you drink simply by boiling your water.

Scientists are just beginning to understand the health risks associated with microplastic exposure.

Nano- and microplastics are bits of plastic as tiny as one-thousandth of a millimeter in diameter.

Boiling and filtering your tap water may dramatically lower the amount of microplastics you drink, according to new research.

Recent studies have found that nano- and microplastics (NMPs), which are bits of plastic as tiny as one-thousandth of a millimeter in diameter, have been found in a host of products and even in tap water.

A new study, published February 28 in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, found that boiling mineral-rich water for just five minutes can reduce the amount of NMP you’re exposed to by up to 90%.

Scientists are just beginning to understand the health risks associated with microplastic exposureTrusted Source, but growing evidenceTrusted Source suggests the plastics can accumulate in the body and trigger oxidative stress, inflammation, insulin resistance, and liver issues.

Certain advanced water filtration systems can capture and help remove some NMPs from tap water. But researchers wanted to figure out other options to remove microplastics, especially since in poorer countries cheaper, more accessible solutions for clean water are needed.

Boiling water may be a safe, simple solution that can effectively decontaminate household tap water, the new findings suggest.

“Boiling water before drinking is a great example of an ancient cultural practice that can help reduce an environmental exposure,” Dr. Luz Claudio, PhD, a professor of environmental medicine and public health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, told Healthline.

Claudio was not involved in the study.

How boiling water can help remove microplastics

The researchers found simply boiling water is the first step to removing NMPs from tap water.

The researchers collected multiple samples of tap water from Guangzhou, China and contaminated the samples with varying levels of NMPs.

Each sample was boiled for five minutes then left to cool for 10 minutes.

Boiling hard water that’s rich with minerals — such as calcium or magnesium — creates a chalk-like residue known as limescale, or calcium carbonate (CaCO3), which can trap the plastics.

That solid, chalky residue then had to be separated and removed from the water with a standard coffee filter or stainless steel filter, thereby removing NMPs.

The team found that the impact was greatest in harder water: In samples that had 300 milligrams of CaCO3, for example, nearly 90% of NMPs were removed.

In softer water samples with less than 60 mg of CaCO3, roughly 25% of NMPs were removed.

“What’s important to note here is that the effectiveness of trapping these micro/nano plastics in these mineral solids is tied to how hard the water is – the harder the water, the more solids are formed, the more microplastics are trapped,” Dr. Anja Brandon, PhD, the associate director of U.S. plastics policy at Ocean Conservancy and an environmental engineer, told Healthline.

Brandon was not involved in the study...

How to limit your exposure to microplastics 

Anyone who wishes to boil their water should do so in a glass or stainless steel pot.

After boiling the water for about five minutes, let it cool, and do not stir it, Claudio says.

The microplastics need to bind to the calcium and fall to the bottom of the pot so they can filtered or scooped out."

-via Healthline, February 28, 2024

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What if James was always onimously soaked through as a nod to his ending

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lol I hope you weren’t under the impression that the dress was hiding how ill fitting your bra was….

i’m not really worried abt that bc imagine these in that dress. if you’re at my height or taller than me: YOURE WELCOME

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i still can't believe that "you should read comic books in the comic book fandom" is somehow some kind of spicy hot take tbh. comics are cool and some of them have my best friend superman in them. and if that's not enough they even have lois lane. what's not clicking

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Unlocking the Hidden Benefits of Calcium Blocks for Freshwater Aquarium Snails and Shrimps

🐚 Unlock the hidden benefits of calcium blocks for your aquarium! 🌿✨ 🦐🐌 Promote shell growth, prevent degradation, and support reproduction. They also enhance overall health and activity levels. 🏋️‍♀️🌈 #AquariumCare #CalciumBlocks #ShellHealth

Keeping a freshwater aquarium is a rewarding hobby, and caring for its inhabitants is crucial for their overall health and well-being. When it comes to the specific needs of freshwater aquarium snails and shrimps, calcium plays a vital role in their development and shell formation. One effective way to meet their calcium requirements is by using calcium blocks in your aquarium. In this blog post,…

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