How is hardness of water caused?

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Hardness of water is caused due to the dissolved chlorides, sulphates, and bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium.
Hardness is of two types:
1. Temporary hardness
2. Permanent hardness.
Temporary hardness: It is caused by calcium and magnesium bicarbonates.
Permanent hardness: It is caused by the chlorides and sulphates of calcium and magnesium.

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