Hard water and scale
Water in Qatar is rich in calcium and magnesium. It is not a health problem, but it leaves white scale that wears your appliances down.
How you know this is your problem
- White crust on taps and the shower head
- Soap will not lather, laundry comes out stiff
- The heater draws more power and starts to knock
- White spots on dishes after washing
Why this happens in Qatar
Most mains water in Qatar is desalinated then remineralised, and it travels through a network and a roof tank before it reaches you — picking up hardness and deposits along the way.
What fixes it
The fix starts at the inlet: a central filter treats every drop entering the home before the heater, the washer and the bathrooms.
The systems that suit it
Steel 40 tank filter
Our largest tank filter — for big villas and heavy use.
Steel 30 tank filter
Stainless tank filter for mid-size villas.
Triple Jumbo tank filter
Three jumbo stages for your tank at a lower cost.
And honestly
Honestly: a central filter reduces scale and sediment, but it is not a full softener. If your main concern is drinking taste, the kitchen filter is the answer.
We measure your water at home for free and tell you what suits — no obligation.