Horry County, SC & Beyond(843) 742-1196
Water Problem Guide

Signs You Have Hard Water

Hard water contains elevated levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. These minerals leave deposits everywhere water flows — pipes, appliances, fixtures, skin, and hair — causing a cascade of household problems.

Common Causes

  • Calcium and magnesium from local geology and aquifers
  • SC and NC coastal plain groundwater naturally high in minerals
  • Mountain reservoir water (Greenville) with moderate hardness
  • Municipal distribution system leaching additional minerals

The Fix

A whole-home salt-based water softener removes calcium and magnesium through ion exchange, addressing the mineral content responsible for hard water symptoms. ClearFlow provides free hardness testing and sizes and installs the system for your household.

Get Free Water Test

Frequently Asked Questions

White spots on dishes and glassware, scale on faucets and showerheads, soap that won't lather well, dry or itchy skin after showering, and scale accumulation in water-heating appliances.

Get Your Free Water Test

ClearFlow's trained specialists serve communities across SC and NC. Free, with no obligation to purchase.

Free — No Strings Attached

Book Your Free
Water Quality Test

A trained specialist comes to your home, tests your water on-site, and provides a written report of your results — at no cost, with no obligation to purchase.

Free
In-Home Test
Licensed
& Insured
Local
Owned & Operated

Our Offices Across SC & NC

📍Conway, SC — 621 Merrywood Dr Suite B (HQ)
📍Greenville, SC — Upstate SC
📍Charleston, SC — Greater Charleston Area
📍Wilmington, NC — Coastal NC
Free in-home water test — no obligation

Free, no obligation. We'll never share your info.