How to Remove Calcium from Water

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Install a reverse osmosis water purifier on your faucet or under your sink.. Boil drinking water to soften it for drinking.. Use a Brita filter to improve the taste of drinking water.

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Steps

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Install a reverse osmosis water purifier on your faucet or under your sink.

Step 1

Install a reverse osmosis water purifier on your faucet or under your sink.

2

Boil drinking water to soften it for drinking.

Step 2

Boil drinking water to soften it for drinking.

3

Use a Brita filter to improve the taste of drinking water.

Step 3

Use a Brita filter to improve the taste of drinking water.

4

Find a water softener retailer in your area.

Step 4

Find a water softener retailer in your area.

5

Pick out a salt-based water softener system to install.

Step 5

Pick out a salt-based water softener system to install.

6

Set an appointment with a plumber or water filter installer to put in the system

Step 6

Set an appointment with a plumber or water filter installer to put in the system.

7

Install the water softener near your water heater and a drain.

Step 7

Install the water softener near your water heater and a drain.

8

Determine if you are able to install a water softener yourself.

Step 8

Determine if you are able to install a water softener yourself.

9

Buy a salt-based household water softener at a local retailer.

Step 9

Buy a salt-based household water softener at a local retailer.

10

Locate the best place to install the water softener.

Step 10

Locate the best place to install the water softener.

11

Turn off the water supply valve for your whole house.

Step 11

Turn off the water supply valve for your whole house.

12

Turn on the lowest tap in your home to drain the lines.

Step 12

Turn on the lowest tap in your home to drain the lines.

13

Follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the water softener.

Step 13

Follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the water softener.

14

Turn the water supply valve back on and check for leaks.

Step 14

Turn the water supply valve back on and check for leaks.

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