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Q: Is hard water bad for you?

• <div><p>Hard water isn&rsquo;t necessarily bad for you. In some ways, it&rsquo;s good for you. If you&rsquo;re deficient in magnesium or calcium, hard water can give you a mineral boost that you wouldn&rsquo;t get with soft water. However, this is where the benefits of hard water pretty much stop. Hard water can cause many minor inconveniences and lead to costly, premature replacements of your water-using appliances.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a permit or license to install a water softener?

• <div><p>Whether you need a permit or license for a water softener installation depends on your location, as requirements vary significantly. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, some mandate a permit and an inspection, and others require both. In some areas, no special permit or license is needed at all.</p><p>To determine the rules in your area, you can contact your local building department or consult a local water softener installer or plumber. Often, only certified professionals are authorized to pull the necessary permits, and they will typically handle the entire permitting process for you. Regardless of local laws, it is always recommended to hire a licensed professional to ensure the system is sized and installed correctly. You can use Angi&rsquo;s state licensing tool to check an installer&rsquo;s license status.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a conditioner with a water softener?

• <div><p>You should not use a water conditioner with a water softener because a water conditioner changes the chemistry of the water and causes the ion exchange in a softener to be ineffective. Choose a water softener if you have hard water or well water, and use a water conditioner if you need to remove certain contaminants.</p></div>

Q: What are the side effects of drinking hard water?

• <div><p>Drinking hard water is not known to have any negative health impacts. Using hard water can lead to dry skin and hair, and the minerals in hard water can build up in pipes, faucets, and appliances. Hard water is more of a threat to your plumbing than it is to your health.</p></div>

Q: What are some benefits of a water softener?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/water-softener-benefits.htm">Water softeners have many benefits</a>. The most important one is converting previously hard water&mdash;water with too many minerals&mdash;to more usable, easier water. When we say easier water, we mean water that&rsquo;s easier to digest, less harsh on skin and clothes, and builds up less in the water system. Softer water may lead to lower energy costs and will extend the lifespan of all appliances that use water. </p></div>

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Last update on June 01, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Method is fast and efficient. Water heater quote lowest of three I received. Highly recommend.
Buckaroo Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2025
Had a broken water faucet in the backyard that needed fixing. I called to find a plumber and we directed to Hardison plumbing. Josh came right out and fixed the issue. No hassle, just exceptional service. Took him about 30 minutes. I highly recommend this company for plumbing needs or HVAC...
Hardison LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Jon was professional and kind. He helped with multiple remodel projects around my home from light electrical work, hanging lights, installing an undersink water filtration system, installing a heavy custom bathroom mirror, to even installing my dash cam in my SUV. I would personally recommend...
Stone Handyman Services
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Reviewed in August 2023
Jake Nordmeyer with Northern Water and Power is awesome! He is the most experienced well and pump service company I know. I would highly recommend to all my friends and family! His attention to detail and willingness to help customers quickly and after hours was much appreciated!
Northern Water And Power
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Reviewed in April 2023
The steam mop that she used removed the stain from some areas of my laminate flooring. It can not be repaired. I will only let her use a regular mop with plain water the next time.
Maid 4 Moms
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Reviewed in March 2023
On February 10th Trademark came in to install a tankless water heater. We were told this job would take up to 8 hours, however likely not more than 4 hours. They were at our house just shy of 12 hours and left a huge dirty exposed pipe coming into the garage with a hole that was incorrectly cut...
Trademark Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in March 2023
Everything went great, they were able to come out quickly and take care of our hot water tank issues.
Gaiser Plumbing Llc
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Reviewed in April 2022
Had a mold inspection done and White Water technician very knowledgeable, professional . Will definitely use them if I need to again!
White Water Inspections
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Reviewed in September 2021
Mr. Wikum is a first-rate drywall expert. He expertly performed a tricky drywall repair in the shower area that was due to old water damage. He was careful to contain the mess from the removal, the building of new framing/support for the drywall patch, and the mudding and re'texturing. Mr....
Ken Wikum Drywall
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Reviewed in August 2021
They showed the day we needed them and installed the water heater the same day. I would definetly recommend them.
Bills Heating Air Appliance Repair
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Buckaroo Plumbing

5.0(

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

Serving Bayview, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cole did an awesome job installing a tankless water heater in a home where it was difficult to find a suitable installation location. His pricing was fair & he is a pleasant person to work with. 5-Stars."

Response time9 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by81%of homeowners

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My Guy Plumbing & Service, Inc.

4.9(

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

Serving Bayview, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Long Holiday Weekend and my hot water heater quit. We had just moved in too. That should have been caught in inspection. Oh well. By chance we had HVAC repair scheduled and they offered to look at the water heater, but My Guy already squeezed us into his schedule. I'm so glad he did. His price came in lower than the HVAC service person's quote. My Guy provided options for repair vs replacement. Knowledge is power, and I feel we were given all the information up front. We opted to replace. He showed us how to operate the water heater and told us the schedule for maintenance to get the longest use of our new water heater. I highly recommend My Guy. We'll have him back again when we replace the sink and dishwasher."

Response time6 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Raptor Rooter & Plumbing, LLC

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

Serving Bayview, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr Martin was very good and knew just what to do"

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by84%of homeowners

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Northern Water And Power

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Bayview, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jake Nordmeyer with Northern Water and Power is awesome! He is the most experienced well and pump service company I know. I would highly recommend to all my friends and family! His attention to detail and willingness to help customers quickly and after hours was much appreciated!"

Response time2 days

16 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by50%of homeowners

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Straight Shooter Plumbing and Rooter LLC

4.6(

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Bayview, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had both of my toilets backed up and reached out on Angis and Straight Shooter was the first to respond to my inquiry. They were able to send a technician out the same day and were able to fix my back up issue. I didn't realize my toilets were like 30 years old so they quoted me for replacements and when we decide to do that work we will call them again."

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Clear Water Springs Water Treatment

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Serving Bayview, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They called me promptly and were on time and did a great job , left no mess. Love our new soft water treatment and purification system."

Response time1 day

22 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Noble Plumbing & Heating

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

Serving Bayview, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Even repaired a faucet that got damaged when the water was turned back on. And on top of that, I just plain liked the guy. Will definitely call him again if I have any problems."

Recommended by99%of homeowners

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

Serving Bayview, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been using Providence Plumbing for years and Bill and his crew have always taken care of us. They have always been professional and courteous when coming into our home. Our water heater went out during the weekend and Providence responded with a fast quote and got us on the schedule ASAP. The crew showed up earlier than expected and got the new water heater installed with no issues. I highly recommend Providence Plumbing and will continue to use them for all our plumbing needs. Thanks Bill!"

Experienced, licenced, bonded, journeyman plumbers

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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

Serving Bayview, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service man came out within hours and repaired the tank. Very present working with him. Definitely do it again"

Recommended by84%of homeowners

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Providence Plumbing, LLC

4.9(

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

Serving Bayview, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Providence plumbing, Bill the owner and the two texts he had at our house were excellent! They were young courteous knowledgeable and extremely fair price. Definitely would recommend them"

Response time11 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Hard water isn’t necessarily bad for you. In some ways, it’s good for you. If you’re deficient in magnesium or calcium, hard water can give you a mineral boost that you wouldn’t get with soft water. However, this is where the benefits of hard water pretty much stop. Hard water can cause many minor inconveniences and lead to costly, premature replacements of your water-using appliances.

Whether you need a permit or license for a water softener installation depends on your location, as requirements vary significantly. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, some mandate a permit and an inspection, and others require both. In some areas, no special permit or license is needed at all.

To determine the rules in your area, you can contact your local building department or consult a local water softener installer or plumber. Often, only certified professionals are authorized to pull the necessary permits, and they will typically handle the entire permitting process for you. Regardless of local laws, it is always recommended to hire a licensed professional to ensure the system is sized and installed correctly. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to check an installer’s license status.

You should not use a water conditioner with a water softener because a water conditioner changes the chemistry of the water and causes the ion exchange in a softener to be ineffective. Choose a water softener if you have hard water or well water, and use a water conditioner if you need to remove certain contaminants.

Drinking hard water is not known to have any negative health impacts. Using hard water can lead to dry skin and hair, and the minerals in hard water can build up in pipes, faucets, and appliances. Hard water is more of a threat to your plumbing than it is to your health.

Water softeners have many benefits. The most important one is converting previously hard water—water with too many minerals—to more usable, easier water. When we say easier water, we mean water that’s easier to digest, less harsh on skin and clothes, and builds up less in the water system. Softer water may lead to lower energy costs and will extend the lifespan of all appliances that use water.

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