Why Does My Ice Feel Powdery? Here's the Scientific Reason
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According to the U.S. Geological Survey, 85% of homes in the United States have hard water, which is a key contributor to the question, "Why does my ice feel powdery?". This chalky or gritty residue is almost always the result of mineral deposits from your tap water becoming visible as the ice freezes from the outside in.
