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Water Hardness

Concentration of dissolved calcium and magnesium in your water, measured in grains per gallon (GPG) or parts per million (PPM). Soft: under 1 GPG. Hard: 7–10 GPG. Very hard: 10+ GPG. East Texas groundwater commonly runs 8–15 GPG. Hard water leaves scale, shortens appliance life, and reduces soap effectiveness.

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