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Each year the amount of soil lost due to erosion by water is around 970 million tonnes in Europe alone. This is about the same size as Berlin, which has an area of 891.8 km squared, or a 1 centimetre loss from an area twice the size of Belgium. It takes around 100 years for one centimetre of new soil to form. Because erosion is not going to go away there is going to be an opening in the market giving people the option to come up with new softeners. This is not always good for the environment because of the resources used and those affected

"Soil Area the Size of Berlin Lost Each Year Due to Water Erosion in the EU - EU Science Hub - European Commission." EU Science Hub. EU Commission, 07 Oct. 2016. Web. 24 Oct. 2016. <https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/news/soil-area-size-berlin-lost-each-year-due-water-erosion-eu>.

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Hard Water have a peculiar taste so sometimes it is not suitable for cooking.
"The Effect of Water Quality on Food." The Effect of Water Quality on Food. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2016. <http://www.hi-tm.com/Documents/Chem-h2o.html>.

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Hard water can leave soap spots on dishes and glasses after washing.

"Water Quality." Hard Water. Utah State University, 2016. Web. 24 Oct. 2016. <http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/whats-in-your-water/hardwater>.

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- Because of impurities, some people are feeling difficult to swallow hard water.
- Hard to melt soaps(making lathers)

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http://www.business-science-articles.com/matric/chem/341-disadvantages-of-hard-water-wastage-of-soap-heavy-water-properties-of-heavy-water

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You will need more detergent in your washing machine which means you will be spending more money on buying detergent.

"Hard Water Consequences." The Dangers of Hard Water – What Are the Consequences? N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2016. <http://www.softwaterfiltration.com/hard-water/>.

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Hard water affects plants’ growth by slowing them down. This is because of the minerals that are in hard water (chlorine and sodium mostly). Chlorine is the worst chemical for plants. Higher amounts of chlorine can kill the microorganisms and bacteria growing in the soil, which will cause slower, or uneven, growth. Sodium can be good for a plant’s growth, but not too much. The sodium will pull the moisture away from the roots and stop plants from getting the water it requires.

Chan, Stephanie. "Hard Water – Is It Affecting Your Plants’ Growth?" Growing North. Growing North, 05 May 2016. Web. 24 Oct. 2016. <http://growingnorth.ca/2015/02/hard-water-is-it-affecting-your-plants-growth/>.

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Hard water can clog pipes and eventually lead to them not being able to function.
"Hard Water." Watering Place RSS. N.p., 23 July 2009. Web. 24 Oct. 2016. <http://www.wateringplace.com/information/types-of-water/hard-water/>.

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- Creates lime scale on appliances
- soap is wasted because more of it is required to form lather

"GCSE SCIENCE CHEMISTRY HIGH SCHOOL - Hardness of Water - Advantages - Disadvantages - Lime Scale - Scum - Gcsescience.com."Hardness of Water - Advantages - Disadvantages - Lime Scale - Scum. Gcsescience, n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2016. <http://www.gcsescience.com/f6.htm>.

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A hard crust forms inside kettles, which wastes energy when boiling water
http://www.patana.ac.th/parents/curriculum/chemistry/units/LR1104.html

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Hard water, due to the minerals it has, can produce a earthy to a strong sulfur smell, that people dislike.

"Soft Water vs Hard Water – What Are the Health Benefits?" Best Water Softener Reviews 2016. Water Softener Critic, 2015. Web. 24 Oct. 2016. <http://www.watersoftenercritic.com/soft-water-vs-hard-water/>.

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It is very difficult to wash clothes with hard water as it requires more soap and leaves a messy scum that cannot be washed out easily.
http://www.preservearticles.com/201101072800/what-are-the-disadvantages-of-hard-water.html

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Hard water makes cloth feel harsh and makes hair sticky
"Water Quality." Hard Water. Utah State Unevirsity, n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2016.

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Hard water shortens the life of your pipes installed in your home
-> The inside of the pipe will be covered in insoluble carbonates. Because it is temporary hard water.

"ABS vs PVC." - Difference and Comparison. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2016. <http://www.diffen.com/difference/ABS_vs_PVC#Pipes>.