Water is considered soft if total hardness is less than 75 ppm, moderately hard at 75 to 150 ppm, hard at 150 to 300 ppm, and very hard at 300 ppm or higher. To convert the hardness of your water from parts per million to grains per gallon, simply divide by 17.1 Water’s hardness … Read more

  Odor Issues The most common cause of odor in hot water is the water heater. If your cold water smells fine, check your water heater to confirm that the temperature setting is correct. Water heaters also need to be maintained (see manufacturer’s instructions). Please contact us if the odor persists or if it is … Read more

  Color in water is usually caused by naturally occurring organic matter, minerals, or mineral build-up in the pipes. At Cal Water, we flush our water system regularly to clean mineral build-up and other sediment from the pipes. If you receive discolored water, you should let your faucets run until the water is clear. Such … Read more