Some calcium on its own isnt a problem in water, its if other bacteria or contaminants are mixed with it that are no good for us.
Our bodies need calcium to function and there is a lot written about how it doesnt clog our insides the way it does external pipes etc...there is some info out there saying it can actually be beneficial. (assuming there isnt
too much in the water, again it needs to be tested and be within acceptable limits)
What are the health effects of calcium in water?
Calcium is a dietary mineral that is present in the human body in amounts of about 1.2 kg. No other element is more abundant in the body. Calcium phosphate is a supporting substance, and it causes bone and tooth growth, together with vitamin D. Calcium is also present in muscle tissue and in the blood. It is required for cell membrane development and cell division, and it is partially responsible for muscle contractions and blood clotting. Calcium regulates membrane activity, it assists nerve impulse transfer and hormone release, stabilizes the pH of the body, and is an essential part of conception. In order to stimulate these body functions a daily intake of about 1000 mg of calcium is recommended for adults. This may be achieved by consuming dairy, grains and green vegetables.
Calcium carbonate works as a stomach acid remedy and may be applied to resolve digestive failure. Calcium lactate may aid the body during periods of calcium deficiency, and calcium chloride is a diuretic.
Hard water may assist in strengthening bones and teeth because of its high calcium concentration. It may also decrease the risk of heart conditions. Drinking water hardness must be above 8.4 odH. Caclium carbonate has a positive effect on lead water pipes, because it forms a protective lead(II)carbonate coating. This prevents lead from dissolving in drinking water, and thereby prevents it from entering the human body.
When one takes up large amounts of calcium this may negatively influence human health. The lethal dose of oral uptake is about 5-50 mg/ kg body weight. Metallic calcium corrodes the skin when it comes in contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Read more:
www.lenntech.com/periodic/water/calcium/...er.htm#ixzz26aEiQmRVThe nutritional essentiality and benefits from sufficient dietary intakes of calcium and magnesium are well established but quantitatively imprecise. Most of the epidemiology studies conducted since the mid-1950s support the hypothesis that extra magnesium and/or calcium in drinking water can contribute to reduced cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other health benefits in
populations. This is the so-called ‘hard water cardiovascular disease benefits hypothesis’.
Calcium plays important roles in bone structure, muscle contraction, nerve impulses transmission, blood clotting and cell signaling; 99 percent of calcium is in bone and teeth and the remainder is in soft tissue. Low intake is associated with osteoporosis, rickets and hypertension. Consumption in drinking water also reduces the risk of kidney stones, probably by complexing with oxalates in
the diet that compose some types of kidney stones.
www.wcponline.com/pdf/Cotruvo.pdf
The well i source from is 180 metres (590 feet) under the ground and the e-coli and other bacteria count is essentially zero...its in decimal points and way under acceptable limits...nothing is alive down there!
Its been lab tested...its got other minerals in it also, and the folk who drink the same water are quite long lived i must say. The calcium count isnt too high either.
So yes, all sources are different and it sounds like the well water where you are has some issues. There are plenty of places where well water/groundwater isnt fit for human consumption for any number of reasons.
