In New Hanover County, the feel of water on your skin or the spotting on glassware in a large home might suggest hard water. This is common in the aquifer 110QPLC that supplies groundwater in this area.

How treated water differs at the tap once the technology is in use

Softer water reduces scale buildup on pipes and fixtures

Using a tailored commercial water treatment system changes hard water to reduce calcium and magnesium deposits commonly seen in untreated water in this area.

Water feels smoother during cleaning and bathing

Treated water lessens the minerals that interfere with soap and detergents, leading to better cleaning results and less residue on skin and fabrics.

Better performance for commercial appliances

Appliances that use water, such as boilers or cooling towers in your large home, operate more efficiently when hardness is controlled.

How commercial system skids treat hardness constituents

Calcium and magnesium ions are exchanged or removed

The 42 Fiberglass Tanks - Twin Unit Skid uses commercial system skid technology to reduce hardness by removing calcium and magnesium ions through a reliable chemical or physical process.

Consistent treatment suitable for high water demand

This equipment class is designed to keep up with the volume requirements of large residential properties, ensuring ongoing hardness control.

Ships ready to configure for site-specific needs

The system arrives ready to be set up with your existing water infrastructure, allowing flexibility for your unique water source.

Understanding 'detected', 'median', and 'range' in New Hanover County hardness data

'Detected' means calcium and magnesium were measured in all tested wells

All 12 water samples from 10 wells in the area showed measurable hardness; none were below the reporting limit.

'Median' hardness is 61.2 mg/L in the sampled area

This value represents the middle point of hardness levels found, indicating typical conditions but not a limit or safety threshold.

'Range' spans from 15.0 to 215.0 mg/L across wells sampled

Hardness varies by well depth (13 to 45 feet) and location, so individual water may differ from this regional span.

Reading a certified laboratory hardness test report

Reports list hardness as combined calcium and magnesium concentration

The lab consolidates these constituents because both cause hard water effects.

Test results clarify local water characteristics but do not set usage limits

A report provides data specific to the tested water but does not imply a violation if levels fluctuate within typical ranges.

Testing your own well water is essential for tailored treatment choices

Since public area sampling cannot specify your water, a certified test is necessary for exact hardness concentration.

Distinguishing hard water from commonly confused water problems

Hardness differs from iron staining or sediment issues

Hardness mainly causes scaling and soap inefficiency, while iron or sediment causes discoloration or cloudiness, requiring different solutions.

Hardness is not linked to microbial contamination or safety violations

The USGS samples for this aquifer detected hardness within ranges but showed no federal health-based violations associated with it.

Chloride or total dissolved solids may affect taste but are separate from hardness

These constituents influence water aesthetics, distinct from hardness effects and require different treatment considerations.

The USGS groundwater sampling in New Hanover County's aquifer 110QPLC covers 12 hardness results from 10 wells sampled between 2012 and 2017. This data is available at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/341949077541702/ and represents the area but does not define individual well conditions.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2017-05-18. 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 110QPLC aquifer (New Hanover County): 12 results from 10 wells, median 61.2 mg/L, range 15.0-215.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold