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

• <div><p>Whether you need a license or permit for water softener installation depends on your location. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, while others may only require a permit and an inspection. In some cases, both a permit and a licensed installer are necessary, and some areas have no requirements at all. Often, only certified plumbers and electricians are allowed to pull the necessary permits. To find out the specific regulations in your area, you can contact your local building department. Alternatively, a local water softener installer or plumber will be familiar with the requirements and can typically pull the permits 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 tools like Angi&rsquo;s state licensing tool to verify an installer's license status.</p></div>

Q: How far away does a tankless water heater need to be from a softener?

• <div><p>A tankless water heater should be at least 10 feet away from a water softener, although the pros you hire for water softener installation can help you determine the correct distance. These two units need to have some distance between them to prevent hot water from the tankless water heater from flowing backward into the water softener when it runs a regeneration cycle.</p></div>

Q: Is soft water better for your hair?

• <div><p>Soft water is better for your hair. The minerals in hard water can dry out hair, make it brittle, and leave a film on the hair and scalp that may cause irritation. Hard water also doesn't rinse out shampoo and conditioner effectively, which can lead to product buildup that makes hair look dull and limp. You may also find you need to use more shampoo to get a good lather in hard water.</p></div>

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Last update on August 12, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
After getting several estimates to either recover or remove & repave my driveway, I hired R&W mainly because the estimator (Mike) spent more time looking at the job and explaining the pro's & con's of each. I went with the full remove & replace that he recommended. The job was done in stages...
R&W Paving
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Reviewed in July 2025
Brandon replaced my boiler and tankless water heater and did a damn good job. Everything was done right, clean install, no corners cut. He showed up when he said he would, explained what was going on, and kept me in the loop the whole time. You can tell he takes pride in his work. I paid $13,000...
DNA Heating and Air
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Reviewed in January 2025
I am very happy with the results. My water heater was leaking they offered to repair it but because of the rust I chose to replace it. Other contractors would not repair it. They installed the new one in less than 2 hours and removed the old one. They were cheaper than the 4 other quotes I...
RSanford Services
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Reviewed in September 2024
Did great! All work was completed on time and efficiently. No more water coming in my basement!
Get Gutters and More
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Reviewed in January 2023
Great communications about what & how they are going to fix your water problem. No one has been able to get my basement dry until Everdry! Quality work, great clean up, pleasant crews.
Everdry Waterproofing of Upstate New York
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Reviewed in November 2022
Great service!! I was expecting to be without water for at least couple days. They were here the same day that I called them. Also the communication was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Aqua Source saved the day!!!!
Aquasource, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2022
A small kitchen fire stressed us out and the potential damage and cost of repair gave us even more to worry about, but, our stress was alleviated when we called Fire Water Pros to see about repairs and restoration. The price was manageable and they said everything would be back to normal. Guess...
Fire Water Pros
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Reviewed in December 2021
Nick P. replaced our water filters. Checked that system was working correctly and explained all aspects of changing the filters. He answered all our questions and was very knowledgeable.
Anderson Water & Power
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Reviewed in May 2020
Installed a high efficient Water boiler.Was always on time Very courteous With the virus, Face ,gloves, sanitizer. In and out in one day. Very happy with the work. Nice job Mike. Defiantly recommend them.
Eco Heating and Cooling, Inc.
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Watercure USA

4.9(

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

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Every thing went well. I'm very happy with the new water softener, and the guys who came to install it were great."

Response time1 day

Response rate96%

24 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Halter Plumbing & Water Works

4.9(

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

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John was very professional and explained everything he had done. He replied later that Friday night when a problem arose with the hot water. He came out the next morning and corrected the problem even though he had other appointments. He was easy to talk to and answered questions about other plumbing concerns. I would highly recommend him to others and will call on him again if needed."

Response time6 hrs

Response rate87%

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Anderson Water & Power

4.4(

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

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have recommended this business to a friend who is looking for a new water system. Hopefully he hires them."

+62

Response time2 days

102 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by89%of homeowners

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Northeast Water Systems, LLC

4.2(

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

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and nice. Went out of their way to ensure we were properly wired and fixed the electrical connection for no additional charge. Was expensive, but worth it to have water on a Saturday. Other companies said they could not come until Monday or Tuesday."

+11

Recommended by97%of homeowners

Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Easy and good service I will recommend this company to anyone who is interested in getting work done."

39 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Michael laing

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Looking for side plumbing work

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Jacob Calhoun

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

I am a hard worker, friendly and just looking for work on the side on top of my regular 45 hour work week

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Health Keys Water Purification & Softening

5.0(

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing experience. Lance and Bethany educated me and installed a water softener and RO system. My skin and health have never been better. Highly recommend."

Response time7 hrs

Response rate88%

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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WNY Rooter & Plumbing LLC

5.0(

)

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

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had my water heater replaced, they came in removed the old one and installed the new one no problem! Great guys and the company was able to accommodate our needs! Easy 5 star"

Response time6 hrs

Response rate89%

Recommended by4%of homeowners

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Astar Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

4.8(

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

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Aster evaluated the system and assisted us in determining the boiler/ water system best for us. Work was done over 3 days, everything was neat. Workers were very courteous."

Recommended by98%of homeowners

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Whether you need a license or permit for water softener installation depends on your location. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, while others may only require a permit and an inspection. In some cases, both a permit and a licensed installer are necessary, and some areas have no requirements at all. Often, only certified plumbers and electricians are allowed to pull the necessary permits. To find out the specific regulations in your area, you can contact your local building department. Alternatively, a local water softener installer or plumber will be familiar with the requirements and can typically pull the permits 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 tools like Angi’s state licensing tool to verify an installer's license status.

A tankless water heater should be at least 10 feet away from a water softener, although the pros you hire for water softener installation can help you determine the correct distance. These two units need to have some distance between them to prevent hot water from the tankless water heater from flowing backward into the water softener when it runs a regeneration cycle.

Soft water is better for your hair. The minerals in hard water can dry out hair, make it brittle, and leave a film on the hair and scalp that may cause irritation. Hard water also doesn't rinse out shampoo and conditioner effectively, which can lead to product buildup that makes hair look dull and limp. You may also find you need to use more shampoo to get a good lather in hard water.

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