Deposits in water

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      Avatar photoMasterPlumbers
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        I have started to notice white deposits coming from all faucets in my house (calcium I believe). In addition, the kitchen faucets water flow slowly diminishes. Upon removal of the faucet handle, I found that these deposits are clogging the holes in the faucet.

        My question is where are these coming from? I have an electric hot water heater. I have never drained the heater in the 6 years in the house.

        Could getting rid of these deposits be as simple as draining the heater?

        Thanks for any advice

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        Avatar photoGaryPurolite1
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          It is likely that the deposits are both Calcium and Magnesium, the hard water minerals. Softening will correct that.

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