In Franklin County, WA, commercial building operators may notice a persistent dryness affecting skin after contact with water. This checklist helps clarify local water characteristics and what commercial water-treatment systems can do to improve water quality for your entire building.

Comparing Franklin County Aquifer Data Without Overreading

Location-Specific Sampling Focus

Data from 21 samples taken from 9 wells between 2010 and 2025 within Franklin County's aquifer 000OVBD show a range of measured hardness values. These figures reflect regional groundwater, not individual wells or taps.

Adjacent Counties May Differ

Water quality in neighboring counties or different aquifers can vary. Do not assume data from Franklin County applies beyond aquifer 000OVBD.

Changes in Water Use for Larger or Seasonal Properties

Larger Volume Affects Treatment Needs

Treating water for an entire commercial building differs from single outlets or residential use. Volume and flow dynamics require appropriately scaled equipment.

Seasonal or Intermittent Use Impacts System Operation

Buildings with fluctuating water use may encounter changes in water freshness and scaling potential, demanding tailored treatment schedules.

Understanding 'Detected', 'Median', and 'Range' in Local Sampling

'Detected' Means Presence Was Measured

Hardness—measured as calcium and magnesium—was found in all 21 samples; none fell below detection limits. This means these minerals are regularly present.

Median Indicates Typical Water Characteristic

The median hardness concentration was 320 mg/L, situating most groundwater near this level but not defining any single well.

Range Shows Variability Among Wells

Results range from 115 mg/L to 705 mg/L, demonstrating notable differences between sampled wells in aquifer 000OVBD.

Influence of Sample Depth and Well Type on Water Quality Expectations

Sample Depth of 23 to 100 Feet Reflects Shallow to Moderate Wells

The sampled wells represent typical commercial and residential extraction depths in the area.

Shallow Wells May Show More Surface Influence

Water closer to surface layers can vary more with rainfall and land use but all samples here showed mineral presence consistently.

Maintenance Rhythm for the 36 Steel Tanks - Triplex Unit Skid System

Designed for Commercial Scale

This water treatment skid ships ready to configure for large buildings, able to handle high water demand and continuous operation.

Routine Checks Maximize Performance

Regular system checks, including tank pressure and filter status, keep treatment effective and consistent.

Filter and Media Replacement Timing

Replacing filter media per manufacturer guidance maintains removal efficiency of minerals linked to dry skin and scale buildup.

Do Not Assume this regional data shows your building’s water hardness exactly. Only a local test of your own water supply can determine your specific mineral concentrations and treatment needs.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2025-09-29. 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 000OVBD aquifer (Franklin County): 21 results from 9 wells, median 320.0 mg/L, range 115.0-705.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold