5 Signs You Need a Home Water Filtration System

1. White, chalky spots on dishes and glassware — a classic sign of hard water mineral deposits.

2. Skin feels dry or tight after showering, even with moisturizer. Hard water and chlorine both strip natural oils from skin.

3. Soap and shampoo barely lather. Hardness minerals react with soap, which is why it takes twice as much to work.

4. A chlorine or 'pool' smell from the tap or shower — most noticeable in city water that relies on chlorine or chloramine disinfection.

5. Faster-than-expected wear on appliances — water heaters, coffee makers, and dishwashers all suffer from scale buildup in hard-water homes.

If two or more of these sound familiar, a quick water test will tell you exactly which system fits your home.