Do City-Water Homes Need a Softener?
Municipal treatment does not necessarily remove hardness, but whether softening is worthwhile depends on measured hardness, scale impact, preferences, and ownership tradeoffs. The practical goal is to separate an observation from a diagnosis, use the right evidence, and avoid adding equipment that has no defined job.
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