On Sunday, 11 March 2018 10:02:06 UTC, Roger Hayter wrote:
tabbypurr wrote:
On Sunday, 11 March 2018 08:51:01 UTC, Brian Gaff wrote:

I personally feel that companies like Thames and others who supply water
should be doing the removal. Surely the lime scale is damaging appliances
and pipes

it repairs pipes.

and for all we know causing kidney stones.

there is no oxalate in tap water afaik. The minerals present are essential
nutrients.

Right conclusion, wrong reason. Increased calcium intake might
contribute to kidney stones in a susceptible person, but the amount of
calcium in hard water is a minuscule part of the normal dietary intake.

I don't believe calcium intake causes kidney stones afaik. It is however essential to life. And water contains more than just calcium.


NT