Dry Skin Is Often Attributed to Old or Corroded Plumbing Materials
Many assume that aging pipes or certain plumbing materials cause water-related dry skin by leaching irritants. While plumbing can affect water quality within a home, it is important to separate any plumbing impact from the characteristics of source water itself. For Platte County’s aquifer 110SAGR, government sampling does not identify plumbing materials as a source of dryness-inducing elements. Plumbing effects are layered on top of what comes from wells and the aquifer, not a replacement. To clarify your water’s origin, consider the type and age of plumbing relative to when water dryness occurs.
The Minerals Present in Platte County’s Groundwater Originate from Aquifer Geology
U.S. Geological Survey tests of 11 wells in Platte County’s 110SAGR aquifer found hardness-related minerals such as calcium and magnesium consistently present. These minerals arise naturally from the geology as water moves through soil and rock layers. The median combined concentration in these wells was 308 mg/L as hardness, with a range from 73.9 to 594 mg/L. None of these samples exceeded any federal safety threshold, indicating normal regional mineral levels from natural sources. Such minerals can influence skin feel but do not inherently indicate unsafe water.
Before Seeking Treatment Advice, Record Your Water Test Details and Household Symptoms
To diagnose dry skin linked to water, first document your own water quality through a certified laboratory’s hardness report. Note the exact values of calcium, magnesium, and total hardness, along with the collection date and sample depth if available. Record when and where household dry skin symptoms occur, including any patterns related to water use. These details help differentiate whether water minerals or other causes are involved before considering any treatment options.
Public Water System Records Differ from Private Well Tests in What They Show
In Platte County, public water supply records typically reflect treated and blended water sources, while private well tests report raw groundwater conditions from a specific well. The USGS results referenced here come from individual wells sampled 12 to 130 feet deep, providing a direct look at aquifer mineral content across the area but not capturing treatment effects. Your household’s water may vary from both public records and these area samples. Understanding this distinction is key to interpreting dry skin causes and solutions.
Evaluate Treatment Capacity Based on Your Household’s Daily Water Use
If treatment is pursued, matching system capacity to your household’s water use ensures effectiveness. The C-Series Dry, Itchy Skin System ships ready to configure for varying demand levels. Knowing your average daily water consumption alongside your water’s hardness level supports selecting a system size capable of addressing mineral-related skin dryness without underperformance or overspending.
Order a Certified Water Hardness Test to Clarify Your Dry Skin Cause
The single test that most conclusively settles whether area mineral levels contribute to your household’s dry skin is a laboratory hardness measurement of your well or tap water. This test quantifies calcium and magnesium concentrations precisely. Comparing these results to regional USGS data provides context on your water’s uniqueness or similarity. Should hardness be high, the C-Series Dry, Itchy Skin System offers a documented way to mitigate mineral effects that may worsen dryness and itchiness.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2023-10-18. These figures describe groundwater sampled in this area. They are not a test of any individual private well - only a test of that well can establish its own water.
On record: U.S. Geological Survey sampling of Hardness, Ca, Mg in the 110SAGR aquifer (Platte County): 11 results from 11 wells, median 308.0 mg/L, range 73.9-594.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold