What is the typical water hardness (on scale) for water in my area? The City of Alamogordo’s tap water is considered to be “very hard,” because of the minerals such as calcium in the rock f

The City of Alamogordo’s tap water is considered to be “very hard,” because of the minerals such as calcium in the rock formations from which we draw water. This water contains 34–39 grains of hardness per gallon. There are no harmful health effects associated with these minerals (in fact, some believe they are beneficial), but measuring them does provide a guideline as to how water use may be affected. For example, hard water does result in more scale buildup and you need to use more soap and detergents.

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1. Where do I go for information on water quality?
2. Who do I call regarding bad taste, color odor or low water pressure?
3. What is the typical water hardness (on scale) for water in my area? The City of Alamogordo’s tap water is considered to be “very hard,” because of the minerals such as calcium in the rock f
4. My water looks cloudy. Who should I call for help?
5. What should I do if my water is discolored?
6. Do I need to filter the water coming into my house?