ABSTRACT
Kingdom that, because of the apparent link between cardiovas
cular disease and soft waters (Shaper, Clayton, and Morris,
1974) , softening should no longer be performed as part of
water treatment. It is not, therefore, the practice to carry
out softening on any new sources of potable water, but if
extensions are being made to existing treatment plants, the
full former treatment may be applied if it is required.
