Water shortage is a major issue that needs to be addressed in a much better ways. People who are not supplied with potable water by the authorities are left with no choice but to drill deep holes to get water from below the Earth. In most places which receive a good rainfall, this water can be obtained quite easily; however in places where precipitation is quite less, water could be several feet below the soil. In that case it is best to use a submersible well pump which can efficiently bring the water to the top with enough pressure. Generally the water obtained from such deep wells is quite hard in nature and may contain several minerals dissolved in it. It may not taste good and might not used for washing and bathing. However, there are several devices available in the market that can considerably increase the quality of water by reducing its hardness.