The Phoenix metro area sees approximately seven inches of annual rainfall.
The country’s yearly average is around thirty inches.
Because of this, Arizona residents can’t solely rely on surface water. The majority of public water for public use is drawn from the Colorado River and groundwater aquifers. The presence of minerals, including magnesium and calcium, is due to the source water traveling through soils on its way to Phoenix’s water treatment plants. This contributes to hardness. Hard water causes limescale buildup in pipes, faucets and appliances, reducing water pressure, energy efficiency and longevity. It can be blamed for water heaters operating at 48% lower efficiency than intended and cutting the lifespan of a washing machine nearly in half. Dishwashers, toilets, pipes, drains, hair, skin, teeth, linens, dishes and everything the water touches is negatively affected. Water pipes wear out faster and succumb to more frequent clogs. A lot more scrubbing is required and the hard water eats away at the finishes of fixtures. A house with hard water often has some trouble passing a home inspection. Appliances, pipes, drains and fixtures need to be replaced often. Plus, most home buyers are reluctant to invest in a home with a rusty ring around the toilet and corroded shower heads. Rather than go through the lengthy ordeal of traditionally listing the home, a cash buyer provides a much simpler alternative. Cash buyers aren’t dissuaded by hard water or even condemned properties. The offer is free, without obligation and typically supplied within 24 hours. If accepted, the closing is handled without the lengthy paperwork of traditional methods. Sellers can have cash in hand in as little as ten days.