Cincinnati supplies its residents with water from two main sources – the Ohio River, a surface water source, and the Great Miami Aquifer, a large underground water supply. Water that is sourced from the Ohio River heads to the Richard Miller Treatment Plant, which supplies the majority of water to Cincinnati residents. Water that is pumped from wells is sourced from the Great Miami Aquifer, and then treated at the Bolton Treatment Plant.
Cincinnati is relatively water-rich, but because it is also a highly industrialized city, water is at risk of exposure to runoff from surrounding farmlands, industrial discharge, and sewage overflow. As a result, water is treated using chemicals to disinfect it, which can affect the quality of residents’ water.
Itchy, Dry Skin
One of hard water's most annoying qualities is the drying and irritating effect it has on skin. Some results of showering with hard water include:
Flaky, dry, irritated skin
Itchy scalp and dandruff
Premature aging due to dry skin
Whatever your water problems are, Culligan has the solution. The best way to discover what's causing your water issues, and how to solve them, is to get a free Culligan water test.
Lime Buildup or White Scale
Limescale is a hard, off-white buildup that forms on many household items due to the dissolved minerals in hard water. Limescale can cause:
Sediment and scum on bathroom and kitchen appliances
White scale rings around bathtubs
Clogged faucets and showerheads
Buildup in heating and cooling units
Chalky deposits found on kettles, pots, and pans
Poor-Quality, Hard Water
Dissolved iron and other hard minerals are added to the water during the filtration process. Because of this, the water tends to be harsh and of poor quality. Some results of this are:
