If you live in Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, or anywhere in Southwest Riverside County, you’ve almost certainly dealt with hard water problems. Scale on faucets, spotted dishes, dry skin and hair, appliances dying early — these are all signs that your water has too much calcium and magnesium. Davis Plumbing and Heating Inc. installs water softeners and water treatment systems throughout Riverside County, and we’re here to help.

What Makes Riverside County Water So Hard?

Riverside County draws water from the Colorado River and local groundwater, both of which are naturally high in dissolved minerals. The Metropolitan Water District rates much of Southwest Riverside County water at 300–400 parts per million (ppm) of hardness — classified as “very hard.” For comparison, water above 180 ppm is considered hard by most standards.

The Real Damage Hard Water Causes in Your Home

  • Shortened appliance lifespan — Water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines, and ice makers all fail faster due to scale buildup from hard water. Studies show scale can reduce water heater efficiency by 30% or more.
  • Pipe scale buildup — Over years, calcium deposits inside pipes restrict flow and accelerate corrosion.
  • Plumbing fixture damage — Hard white scale on faucets, showerheads, and valves causes premature failure.
  • Increased soap and detergent usage — Hard water doesn’t lather well, so you use more shampoo, dish soap, and laundry detergent.
  • Dry skin and hair — Mineral deposits strip natural oils from your skin and hair after every shower.

Water Softener Installation in Riverside County

A salt-based ion exchange water softener is the most effective solution for hard water. It replaces calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions, producing soft water throughout your entire home. Davis Plumbing installs whole-home water softeners from top brands and properly sizes each unit for your household’s water demand and pipe configuration.

Salt-Free Water Conditioners — An Alternative

For homeowners who want to reduce scale without adding sodium to their water, salt-free water conditioners (also called water descalers or template-assisted crystallization systems) are an option. They don’t remove minerals but change their structure so they don’t stick to pipes and surfaces. They require no salt, no electricity, and no backwash cycle.

Whole-Home Water Filtration

In addition to softening, many Riverside County homeowners choose to add a whole-home carbon filter to remove chlorine, chloramines, and other municipal treatment chemicals. A reverse osmosis (RO) system at the kitchen sink provides pure drinking water for your family.

Schedule a Free Water Test

Davis Plumbing and Heating offers free water hardness testing for homeowners in Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Sun City, Perris, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, San Jacinto, and surrounding areas. We’ll test your water, explain your options, and give you an honest, no-pressure recommendation.

Call us at (951) 657-0393 or schedule online today.