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Define water hardness
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Water hardness is a measure of the concentration of dissolved calcium and magnesium ions in water. These ions can cause issues such as scale buildup in pipes and appliances, and soap scum formation. Hardness is typically expressed in parts per million (ppm) of calcium carbonate equivalent.
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