Fleck Dry, Itchy Skin System

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If your household in Shelby County is experiencing dry skin and your existing water treatment equipment has stopped working, you are likely facing a common challenge tied to your local water conditions. Not all dry skin arises from the same causes, so understanding the unique water characteristics in your area helps distinguish this problem from other skin irritations that might otherwise seem similar.

If your skin feels tight or itchy after showering despite no visible contaminants

This dryness often relates to dissolved minerals in your water, especially calcium and magnesium, collectively measured as water hardness. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, samples from the Shelby County 100ALVM aquifer show median hardness levels at 451.0 mg/L, with individual well samples ranging between 280.0 and 504.0 mg/L. These minerals do not cause health violations but can reduce moisture retention on the skin and hair, leading to dryness after water exposure.

If you want to rule out simpler causes before testing your water

Begin by considering changes in bathing products or habits, then check household humidity and skin care routines. If these factors do not explain dry skin, a certified laboratory test of your own well water focusing on calcium and magnesium concentrations will clarify your specific water hardness level. This personal water profile reveals what your treatment needs are beyond area-wide data.

If dry skin symptoms persist over months or years without adequate correction

Continued exposure to untreated hard water can lead to ongoing skin discomfort and exacerbate sensitivity. Though it does not cause direct health harm, dry skin can reduce comfort and may prompt use of medications or creams that only address symptoms, not the water source. Early assessment and intervention help maintain skin condition and avoid long-term irritation.

If your household is large, you have a second home, or seasonal use varies

Water hardness impact may intensify with higher water usage or irregular water treatment equipment operation. In these cases, scaling and buildup can increase, affecting water feel and skin response. Treatment capacity should be evaluated relative to your household’s actual water demand, ensuring consistent performance year-round or during peak periods.

If older plumbing materials and system age might influence skin reactions

Plumbing age and materials can interact with hard water minerals, potentially altering water composition slightly and influencing skin feel. Copper, galvanized steel, or plastic piping can each affect water differently, but these effects are separate from source water hardness. Recognizing this distinction helps target the correct source for treatment.

If you plan to consult water treatment advice, what records to prepare

• Document your experience with dry skin symptoms (onset, severity, fixtures affected)
• Gather any recent water test results, especially for calcium and magnesium
• Note household size, water usage patterns, and any changes in water source or treatment devices
• Record plumbing material types and approximate system age

With this information on hand, you are ready to consider a targeted treatment solution. The Fleck Dry, Itchy Skin System ships ready to configure and is designed to address mineral-related dry skin by effectively managing water hardness according to the levels documented in your area’s aquifer sampling. Personal testing combined with this system can restore skin comfort and hydration after your prior equipment has ceased functioning.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2017-09-28. 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 100ALVM aquifer (Shelby County): 5 results from 5 wells, median 451.0 mg/L, range 280.0-504.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold