An advantage to having a water softner is that all the plumbing in the house will last a lot longer. Hard water has minerals that can cause clogging in your pipes. This can cause you to make a lot of repairs that can get really costly.
Utah soft water will do more than just keep your pipes clean; it can also keep your appliances running in good shape. For example, any untreated water in a coffee maker or water heater will start to form mineral deposits that are hard to clean.
For guys, soft water can help when you need to shave, because hard water causes dryness that shaving can irritate. Even if you use shaving cream, hard water can still cause a few nicks and cuts.