Water reaching homes in Citrus County usually comes from the local aquifer 112NRSD, where underground formations store and filter groundwater. This water travels from depths between 9 and 18 feet in the sampled wells before arriving at household taps. Government sampling by the U.S. Geological Survey provides insight into some water constituents that may influence skin comfort and health.
How does the Pentair Dry, Itchy Skin System address water-related dry skin?
Dry skin associated with household water often links to certain minerals, especially calcium and magnesium, which contribute to water hardness. The Pentair Dry, Itchy Skin System is designed to reduce these mineral effects through a process that conditions the water, helping decrease the skin dryness and irritation that some users experience when exposed to harder water.
What are the simplest steps to check if water is causing your household's dry skin?
The first and cheapest step is to rule out other common dry skin causes unrelated to water, such as household humidity or skin-care products. Next, testing the water's hardness level provides direct information. Although government data on Citrus County’s aquifer 112NRSD shows a range of calcium and magnesium concentrations, you need a specific laboratory test of your own well or tap water to know your home's exact condition.
How does a certified water laboratory report hardness levels, and what do the results mean?
A certified lab test for hardness reports the concentration of calcium and magnesium ions in milligrams per liter (mg/L). Readings indicate the total hardness, which affects water feel and interaction with skin. In Citrus County aquifer 112NRSD, government sampling found hardness values from 24.3 mg/L up to 174.0 mg/L, with a median of 61.8 mg/L. These numbers represent typical levels in this area but do not confirm your own water condition.
Which household signs suggest that your water may contribute to dry skin?
Signs include skin that feels tight, rough, or flaky after showering or bathing, especially when no changes in skin-care routine have occurred. However, dry skin can also result from environmental factors, health conditions, or chemicals unrelated to water hardness. Therefore, such symptoms alone do not confirm the water as the source.
How should a Citrus County homeowner interpret the area's hardness data in relation to dry skin?
The median hardness of 61.8 mg/L in aquifer 112NRSD falls within a range that might affect skin feel for some people, but individual experiences vary widely. The range from 24.3 mg/L to 174.0 mg/L indicates water hardness can differ significantly even within the same aquifer area. Without a direct test, your specific water’s impact cannot be known from these figures alone.
To conclusively determine if your household water hardness contributes to dry skin, order a comprehensive laboratory water hardness test for your well or tap. If the result confirms elevated hardness levels, the Pentair Dry, Itchy Skin System ships ready to configure and can help condition the water to reduce dryness.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2012-12-12. 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 112NRSD aquifer (Citrus County): 5 results from 3 wells, median 61.8 mg/L, range 24.3-174.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold
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