Do I have hard water?Updated a year ago

In the United States, approximately 85% of households experience hard water, which means the water contains high concentrations of minerals like calcium and magnesium. This prevalence of hard water can lead to several issues such as dry skin, dull hair, and scale buildup in pipes and appliances. Still not everyone uses a water softeners or filters to mitigate these effects and improve the quality of their water for bathing and household use.