If you live in Lymington, you’ll know all about hard water

Like most coastal areas of Hampshire, Lymington is renowned for having hard water. The reason for this is the predominantly clay soil that dominates the region. It contains loads of calcium and magnesium mineral deposits. When naturally soft rainwater comes into contact with the soil, these deposits have the effect of turning the water hard – which is how it flows through the taps.

Hard water is not ideal for dry skin and it can aggravate conditions like eczema and dermatitis. Hair loses its natural vibrancy when continually exposed to hard water, whilst laundry can start feeling crusty. And don’t mention limescale – hard water creates that white, staining build-up that forms on kitchen and bathroom surfaces – regardless of how efficiently you clean. It also collects in household appliances like dishwashers and washing machines. Noticed the kettle getting furred up? That’s caused by hard water.

Even worse, hard water can be a nightmare for central heating systems. Once scale starts collecting around pipework, it means the system has to work ever harder to produce sufficient amounts of heat and hot water, dramatically downgrading a boiler’s performance and shortening its lifespan. The result – unnecessarily high fuel bills and a boiler that will need replacing way before its time.

The answer to all this is simple – have a cost-effective water softener fitted. Skin, hair, laundry and household appliances adore softened water – it’s a great lifestyle choice for the whole household. Soft water is perfect for everyday washing, cleaning and cooking, plus it’s perfectly safe to drink. And it’ll save you money, too.

The water hardness level for Lymington sits at around 260 parts per million (ppm). That’s considered very hard – almost on a par with nearby Bournemouth. Any reading over 200ppm is considered hard, so you can see that Lymington is well up the scale. With a reliable, cost-effective Scott Jenkins Water Softener in your home, that reading will drop to almost zero.

Lymington – an Overview

Annual rainfall: 36.2inch or 920mm.

Lymington is a Hampshire port town on the Solent coast close to the New Forest. A major yachting centre with no less than three marinas, the population of Lymington and nearby Pennington is just under 16,000.

In recent years, Lymington has staged a number of world-famous regattas such as the Royal Lymington Cup, Etchells Worlds, Macnamara’s Bowl and Source Regatta. There are two active sailing clubs in the town. The Royal Lymington Yacht Club, founded in the 1920s, has over 3,000 members.

The proximity of the New Forest makes Lymington a popular base for walking, cycling and riding. Lymington also operates regular ferry services to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight.