Is the alkalinity end of the Ph scale the same as "water hardness"?

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What to do if city water is hard - story is - my potted indoor flo grow has consistently resulted in droopier leaves after each watering (currently 52" tall - plan to induce flower next week) with house tap water allowed to sit in five gal bucket a min of 24 hours to neutralize chlorine - Still tho - the plants can take as long as 30 hours for the leaves to come back up nice and pert again.

Is that normal?

Distilled water's pricey.
Is good naturally well vegetated stream water safe enough?
Rezinator Reviewed by Rezinator on . Water Quiz. Win Imaginary All Expenses Paid Hawaiian Vacation. Is the alkalinity end of the Ph scale the same as "water hardness"? And What to do if city water is hard - story is - my potted indoor flo grow has consistently resulted in droopier leaves after each watering (currently 52" tall - plan to induce flower next week) with house tap water allowed to sit in five gal bucket a min of 24 hours to neutralize chlorine - Still tho - the plants can take as long as 30 hours for the leaves to come back up nice and pert again. Is that normal? Rating: 5