Chemistry Reference
In-Depth Information
Further Reading
“Hard Water.” Wilkes University Center for Environmental Quality
Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. Available online. URL:
http://www.water-research.net/hardness.htm. Accessed July 17, 2010.
This Web site explains sources of hard water, indications of hard water,
and health concerns.
Helmenstine, Anne Marie. “Chemistry of Hard and Soft Water,” Available
online. URL: http://www.lifesourcewater.com/water-knowledge/hard-soft-
water.html. Accessed July 17, 2010. In this article, Helmenstine provides
a simple explanation of the difference between hard and soft water and
discusses some hard water problems.
“How Does a Water Softener Work?” 2010. HowStuffWorks. Available
online. URL: http://home.howstuffworks.com/question99.htm.
Accessed July 17, 2010. This article explains some techniques of water
softening and includes a video demonstrating the installation of a water
softening device.
