Hard water contains high levels of minerals such as
a. iron and zinc.
b. lead and sulfur.
c. sodium and potassium.
d. calcium and magnesium.
D
Hard water contains calcium and magnesium. Some natural water sources contain iron (this water may stain sinks and appliances brown). Lead is considered a contaminant in water. Softened water contains sodium. Zinc, sulfur, and potassium are not usually found in water.
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