Myth: Public Water System Records Reflect Exactly What’s in Your Well
The water reaching homes in Cleveland County primarily comes from aquifer 317GBWG. Government sampling for this aquifer included two wells with moderate depth levels between 200 and 200 feet. These records show the range of calcium and magnesium concentrations, which contribute to water’s mineral content. However, public records from such sample sets describe general area conditions rather than the specifics of any one household’s well. Private well testing is necessary to determine individual water characteristics affecting dry skin.
Myth: Median and Range Values Pinpoint Your Water's Exact Mineral Content
The U.S. Geological Survey sampled five groundwater results from two wells in Cleveland County’s aquifer 317GBWG between May 2012 and March 2013. The median calcium and magnesium hardness measured was 35.2 mg/L, with results ranging from 9.51 to 270.0 mg/L. These figures represent a spread of water quality encountered across the area wells but do not define the concentration at your tap. The detected levels indicate what instruments measured but do not imply any regulatory threshold exceedance or unsafe condition.
Myth: Treatment Capacity Is Uniform Regardless of Household Water Use
Choosing the right water treatment involves matching equipment capability to your household’s daily water demand. Larger families or homes with higher water use require systems that can process greater volumes without diminishing performance. Assessing peak daily water consumption and hardness variability helps determine the appropriate system size and functionality to help manage water conditions linked to dry skin.
Myth: Treated Water Feels Identical, Regardless of Technology Used
After configuring a Pentair Dry, Itchy Skin System, treated water at the tap may demonstrate noticeable differences. This system targets the mineral components—specifically calcium and magnesium—that influence skin dryness. By addressing these constituents, water can become less irritating to skin without altering the essential qualities of the water. The process does not chemically modify water but reduces factors that contribute to dryness.
Myth: Dry Skin Issues Linked to Water Mineral Content Resolve on Their Own
Leaving mineral-caused dry skin unaddressed may prolong discomfort for household members. While minerals like calcium and magnesium are normal water components, their presence in higher concentrations over time can affect skin hydration. Using relevant treatment technology can alleviate these symptoms, improving skin comfort and quality of life without impacting water safety.
Government sampling informing this overview is limited to five measurements from two wells within Cleveland County’s aquifer 317GBWG. More detailed, site-specific testing is necessary to understand individual water quality. Data source: U.S. Geological Survey groundwater sampling records.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2013-03-13. 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 317GBWG aquifer (Cleveland County): 5 results from 2 wells, median 35.2 mg/L, range 9.51-270.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold
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