Jimbo
Plumber
I think you are mixing things up. You do not get minerals in your water BECAUSE of the water heater. The clanking around you hear in the water heater is because minerals already IN the water, have precipitated out into chunks because of the direct heat of the burner. These mineral chunks cause the clanking, and affect the energy efficiency, but do not then go out INTO the water system.
If you are on a well system, you should have a complete chemistry test done by a qualified water quality expert, then determine what treatments may be necessary.
Regarding an earlier ( 2008!!!) comment about someone thought well water should somehow be better than city water......try to arrange a tour of your city's water treatment plant. You would be AMAZED at what steps they take,, including filtering and ADDING tons of chemicals....to deliver the excellent water that is enjoyed throughout this country.
If you are on a well system, you should have a complete chemistry test done by a qualified water quality expert, then determine what treatments may be necessary.
Regarding an earlier ( 2008!!!) comment about someone thought well water should somehow be better than city water......try to arrange a tour of your city's water treatment plant. You would be AMAZED at what steps they take,, including filtering and ADDING tons of chemicals....to deliver the excellent water that is enjoyed throughout this country.