Home » Which of the following salts is the main cause of permanent hardness of water? Water Pollution MCQs Which of the following salts is the main cause of permanent hardness of water? September 21, 2022 11 Views Q. Which of the following salts is the main cause of permanent hardness of water? Magnesium sulphateMagnesium bicarbonateMagnesium carbonateNone of the above Answer: Magnesium sulphate.