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Q: What is a good hardness level for drinking water?

• <div><p>A good hardness level for drinking water can vary based on personal preferences, but an ideal level is 3.5 to 7 GPG. This means your water isn&rsquo;t soft or hard. However, some people prefer the &ldquo;fresh&rdquo; taste from the minerals in hard water, while others like the smoother, &ldquo;slippery&rdquo; texture of soft water.</p></div>

Q: Can I soften hard water?

• <div><p>Yes. To get soft water, you can install a water softening system, which will replace the calcium and magnesium ions in the water with sodium or potassium ions. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-water-softener-installation-cost.htm">Water softeners cost</a> anywhere from $200 to $6,000, depending on the size and complexity of the system. You can either install a water softener for the whole house or just at your shower heads. If you&rsquo;re sensitive to sodium or potassium, you can install a salt-free water conditioner.</p></div>

Q: Is hard water bad for your health?

• <div><p>Hard water is not considered unhealthy and is safe to drink, cook with, and bathe in. It doesn't pose a risk to your physical health and can even help you get enough essential minerals like calcium in your diet. However, it can negatively affect skin and hair. Using hard water for washing can contribute to dry skin, an itchy scalp, and may worsen conditions like eczema by altering the pH balance. Additionally, some people do not like the taste of hard water.</p></div>

Q: Can you drain a water softener into a cleanout?

• <div><p>No. You should never directly drain a water softener into a sewer cleanout. This practice is illegal in many areas because it could allow raw sewage to get into your drinking water and make you seriously ill. Many places have codes requiring a specific seal, pipe, and a large air gap between a water softener and a sewage cleanout. Check out <a href="https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/FLPC2023P1/chapter-6-water-supply-and-distribution#FLPC2023P1_Ch06_Sec608.14.1">Florida's Plumbing Building Code</a> as an example of what these restrictions might look like. </p></div>

Q: What prevents water spots on glass shower doors?

• <div><p>You can use a commercial water repellent treatment for glass on your shower doors to prevent water spots. Take care to only apply the product to glass. Letting air circulate also helps prevent water spots, as water is less likely to remain on the glass for a long time with good air circulation. Run your vent fan, open a window, and leave the shower door open for about half an hour after using the shower.</p></div>

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Last update on January 16, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
Very impressed with professionalism in handling water heater installation in a rental property. Coordinated installation with tenant and did excellent job. Highly recommend.
Jantz Family Plumbing and Gas, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2025
best price, excellent install of new water heater!
Coker Plumbing & Septic
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Reviewed in July 2024
We loved working with the team at OPM. Chris went above and beyond in communicating with our family, answering many questions and being patient along the way. He never used high-pressure sales tactics and was prompt and personable. We ultimately selected OPM over other competitors because of the...
Oasis Preferred Maintenance
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Reviewed in October 2023
Sam was very professional and knowledgeable. He went out of his way to help me with my repairs. Initially I called because I had washed clothes the night before, and the next day when I went to dry them the basin was full of water. I called Gulfside Appliance Repair. I also had a dryer that...
Gulfside Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in September 2022
Very good work. It was done efficiently & on time. Whole house water filtration. Completed in 4 hours, / 2 days after receiving quote.
Overflow Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in July 2021
There sales-rep knew his business; however, the description of what is being installed left some minor questions during the actual install. The wife was disappointed in having a filter under the kitchen sink, even though it was agreed upon. and the outside tanks were not buried as deep as was...
Aqua Pro Water Systems
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Reviewed in July 2021
First they are booked out for 3 months and if you need quick repair, this is not it. I could wait so I used them. I had them put a blank on my chimney and tell me where water was coming in. they did a water test and said it is coming in brick. Wanted me to pay an additional $2100 to waterseal...
ARC Chimney Sweeps
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Reviewed in April 2021
the quality of the water is the best and the system takes very very little service
Healthy Waterman
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Reviewed in April 2021
Prompt service and a fair price to repair a broken water main.
Reliable Plumbing Plus LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
Courteous and professional. Attempted to diagnose my issue over the phone, but unfortunately our water heater needed parts replaced upon site visit. Fair value and excellent service would highly recommend for plumbing needs!
TMO Plumbing & Heating & Electric
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Paradise Home Services

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Cantonment, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam Sims visited us and quickly assessed the problem with the water system at our house. Adam was polite and efficient! We look forward to having the scheduled repairs done by Paradise Home Services."

Response time5 hrs

Response rate89%

6 neighbors recently requested a quote

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R&M Clearwater and Air, Inc.

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Cantonment, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were efficient ,professional ,pleasant"

Response time2 days

Response rate90%

89 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Aqua Pro Water Systems

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Serving Cantonment, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"Professional and did everything they said they would."

Response time3 days

30 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Jantz Family Plumbing and Gas, LLC

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Serving Cantonment, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"Very impressed with professionalism in handling water heater installation in a rental property. Coordinated installation with tenant and did excellent job. Highly recommend."

Response time11 hrs

Response rate100%

19 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Oasis Preferred Maintenance

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Serving Cantonment, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We loved working with the team at OPM. Chris went above and beyond in communicating with our family, answering many questions and being patient along the way. He never used high-pressure sales tactics and was prompt and personable. We ultimately selected OPM over other competitors because of the way we were treated - as a human with real concerns about our water and wanting to provide the best for our family. Additionally, we were provided a fair price with a quality product. The installation technician Bowe, was professional and personable - we enjoyed working with him on the day of installation. We are enjoying having delicious water in our home we can drink straight from tap without concern."

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Response time2 days

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Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Gulf Breeze

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Serving Cantonment, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

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Warranties offered

"Had my water heater serviced. Very quick scheduling, arrived on time and worked diligently to get the job done. Very communicative on the repair process and pricing."

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Niceville

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Serving Cantonment, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great job servicing my water heater"

312 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by65%of homeowners

Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Cantonment, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wahoo has always done well for me. Their process is simple, the plumbers always walk me through the reasons for the repairs. They've replace a toilet, patched up a leaky pipe and regraded my main drain line once when I was having issues. Awesome team."

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Cantonment, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Offers commercial services

"Kevin made time to diagnose the when others said it would be weeks before they could come out. The temperature was 100+, my yard was drying up. I was using commercial water. He gave me options, to include a new well. The price was fair. Good quality work."

Response time2 days

20 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by60%of homeowners

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Ima hard working man that focuses on getting the job done at a reasonable time

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

A good hardness level for drinking water can vary based on personal preferences, but an ideal level is 3.5 to 7 GPG. This means your water isn’t soft or hard. However, some people prefer the “fresh” taste from the minerals in hard water, while others like the smoother, “slippery” texture of soft water.

Yes. To get soft water, you can install a water softening system, which will replace the calcium and magnesium ions in the water with sodium or potassium ions. Water softeners cost anywhere from $200 to $6,000, depending on the size and complexity of the system. You can either install a water softener for the whole house or just at your shower heads. If you’re sensitive to sodium or potassium, you can install a salt-free water conditioner.

Hard water is not considered unhealthy and is safe to drink, cook with, and bathe in. It doesn't pose a risk to your physical health and can even help you get enough essential minerals like calcium in your diet. However, it can negatively affect skin and hair. Using hard water for washing can contribute to dry skin, an itchy scalp, and may worsen conditions like eczema by altering the pH balance. Additionally, some people do not like the taste of hard water.

No. You should never directly drain a water softener into a sewer cleanout. This practice is illegal in many areas because it could allow raw sewage to get into your drinking water and make you seriously ill. Many places have codes requiring a specific seal, pipe, and a large air gap between a water softener and a sewage cleanout. Check out Florida's Plumbing Building Code as an example of what these restrictions might look like.

You can use a commercial water repellent treatment for glass on your shower doors to prevent water spots. Take care to only apply the product to glass. Letting air circulate also helps prevent water spots, as water is less likely to remain on the glass for a long time with good air circulation. Run your vent fan, open a window, and leave the shower door open for about half an hour after using the shower.

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