HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 2025 Utility InsertThe facts about hard & soft water
Iowa City tap water is softened at our treatment plant. The treatment process removes about 80%
of the hardness, changing very hard water into soft water. While water hardness is not a health
concern, some homeowners in Iowa City choose to further reduce water hardness
by using a home water softening unit. Signs of hard water in your home include: soap scum
on bathtubs, shower tiles, and basins, and a white ring in the kettle after boiling water.
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♦ Iowa City tap water has an average of 50 mg/L as CaCO3 (3 grains/gal) of total hardness.
• A gallon of Iowa City tap water costs less than one penny for an average residential customer. °
♦ Iowa City tap water is non -corrosive, helping to prolong the life of your plumbing and fixtures.
Tired of lugging bags of salt to refill your home -softening unit?
Retire your home water softener, save some money and your back!
® For more info, visit icgov.org/Water or contact
the Iowa City Water Division at 319-356-5160.
Do you love your
lawn? Learn how to
rewild your yard while
avoiding a citation.
Iowa City residents interested in rewilding their lawns by
growing native plants and establishing native areas should visit
icgov.org/Lawn Love for guidance. There, you will find details on
City requirements to keep your lawn healthy, safe, and within
regulations so you can avoid a fine. For lawns that primarily
consist of turf grass, homeowners must follow the tall grass
and weed ordinance, which limits lawn height to 10".
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slaverman@iowa-city.org or call
319-356-5135 with questions
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