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Washoe County's Aquifer and Water Delivery

The primary water source for many in Washoe County is aquifer N100BSNRGB. Water from this underground source is drawn through wells ranging from 191 to 780 feet deep. This water then travels through pipes and household plumbing before reaching your taps, where you experience its effects daily.

Influence of Plumbing Material and Age

Older Pipes Can Affect Water Feel

Even if the water source is stable, the material and age of your home's plumbing can influence how water interacts with your skin. Aging pipes, mineral buildup, or certain metals may subtly change water characteristics that impact skin moisture.

Pipe Condition May Exceed Source Effects

The condition of household plumbing sometimes has a stronger effect on dry skin symptoms than the water chemistry from the aquifer itself.

Interpreting 'Detected,' 'Median,' and 'Range' in Sampling Data

'Detected' Means Measured, Not a Problem

In the government sampling for Washoe County's aquifer, calcium and magnesium were detected in all 19 samples, indicating these minerals are present but not by themselves a concern.

Median Indicates Typical Concentration

The median value of 92.3 mg/L reflects a central tendency among samples but does not predict your home's water concentration.

Range Shows Natural Variation

Samples ranged from 18.4 to 210.0 mg/L, showing natural differences between wells, which depend on specific well depth and location.

Comparing Washoe County to Neighboring Areas

Variations Are Common Between Aquifers

Nearby counties may have different water chemistry due to distinct geology. Comparisons should focus on general patterns, not exact numbers, to avoid overinterpreting differences.

Sampling Dates and Methods Matter

Data collected between 2010 and 2016 reflect conditions over time. Differences with neighboring counties could stem from differing sampling periods or techniques rather than water changes.

Maintaining the Autotrol Dry, Itchy Skin System

Regular Checks Support Effectiveness

The Autotrol Dry, Itchy Skin System ships ready to configure and requires periodic system checks consistent with its guidance to maintain relief from dry skin symptoms.

Filter and Media Refreshes Are Routine

Routine care of components such as media refresh or renewal ensures consistent water interaction with your skin as intended by the system.

Well and Sample Depth Influence Water Characteristics

Deeper Wells May Have Different Mineral Levels

Sampled wells ranged in depth, and generally, deeper wells can access different water strata with varying mineral content, impacting water hardness perception.

Knowing Your Own Well Depth Helps

Understanding your well's depth relative to the sampled range can provide context but does not replace water testing for precise knowledge.

What You Should Not Conclude from Area Data

Government sampling does not establish your home's exact water content. Detection of minerals like calcium and magnesium does not indicate safety issues or health risks but simply presence in the aquifer’s water. The adequacy of your current equipment is a separate factor and may require water testing to determine if upgrading to systems like the Autotrol Dry, Itchy Skin System could improve your comfort.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2016-09-15. 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 N100BSNRGB aquifer (Washoe County): 19 results from 15 wells, median 92.3 mg/L, range 18.4-210.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold