Assessing Treatment Capacity for Household Demand

Calculate Daily Water Use Before Selecting a System

Estimating your household's typical daily water consumption helps determine whether a salt-free system can handle your volume without compromising performance.

Compare Treatment Capability to Median Hardness in Navajo County Aquifer

Data from a U.S. Geological Survey sampling of Navajo County aquifer wells shows median hardness at 3.28 mg/L as calcium and magnesium combined. This low level is relevant to evaluation but does not directly define your water.

Long-Term Effects of Untreated Water Hardness

Recognize Potential Mineral Scale Formation Over Time

Even modest hardness mineral presence can cause scale buildup if left untreated, impacting plumbing and fixtures gradually over years.

Avoid Assuming Immediate Damage Without Evidence from Local Samples

Samples in the area show hardness values well below federal thresholds, indicating no known cause for acute issues related to hardness.

Stepwise Approach to Confirm Hardness and Treatment Needs

Begin with Visual Signs in Your Household Water Usage

Look for mild film or spotting on dishes and fixtures, though these alone do not confirm hardness levels.

Conduct a Certified Laboratory Hardness Test on Your Household Water

This test provides a precise measure of calcium and magnesium concentration specific to your well or municipal supply, which is essential for choosing appropriate treatment.

Interpreting Navajo County Aquifer Hardness Data for Your Home

Understand the Median and Range from Area Samples

The reported median hardness is 3.28 mg/L with a narrow range from 3.17 to 3.35 mg/L taken from deep wells (2350 feet). These values reflect general aquifer conditions and not your exact water.

Relate Aquifer Data to Expected Household Water Characteristics

Low hardness readings suggest minimal scaling potential, but individual household water may vary due to multiple factors, including depth and local geology.

Household Symptoms Indicative and Not Indicative of Water Hardness

Symptoms Potentially Related to Hardness

• Noticeable scale buildup on plumbing fixtures or heating elements
• Soap lathering difficulty or increased detergent use

Symptoms Not Directly Linked to Hardness

• Color or taste issues unrelated to mineral content
• Water discoloration or sediment presence

What Navajo County Area Data Does Not Establish

Area aquifer sampling of hardness does not establish your household water’s exact hardness level. Individual testing is necessary before deciding on the technical approach. Also, no federal thresholds were exceeded in these samples; thus, no health-based limit concerns arise from this data.

For households in Navajo County evaluating salt-free water softening, the C-Series Salt-Free Scale Control System ships ready to configure to address hardness-related scaling. Correct evaluation relies on your own water test results combined with understanding local aquifer conditions.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2013-08-01. 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 aquifer (Navajo County): 4 results from 1 wells, median 3.28 mg/L, range 3.17-3.35 mg/L; none above any federal threshold