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Opening: Understanding Navajo County's Aquifer and Your Water Source

Navajo County's aquifer 220NAVJ provides groundwater that reaches commercial taps after traveling through underground rock formations and well systems. Government sampling from 2010 to 2019 of 14 wells, ranging from 554 to 3737 feet deep, found dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium consistently present. These minerals contribute to water hardness but were all below federal thresholds, indicating no regulatory health concerns based on this dataset.

1. Rule Out Causes: From Simple Checks to Water Analysis

Begin by ruling out simple, inexpensive factors before considering complex testing. Check if sensitive skin reactions could stem from soaps, detergents, or facility cleaning agents. If these seem unlikely, a targeted water test for hardness minerals and other constituents relevant to skin irritation is the next step. Lab analysis of your specific water source is required to know exact mineral concentrations, since regional data only reflects area averages and ranges.

2. How Hardness Minerals Enter Navajo County Groundwater

In this region, calcium and magnesium enter groundwater naturally as water moves through mineral-rich rock layers. Over years, they dissolve into the water, contributing to hardness which can sometimes affect skin. The government sampling detected these minerals in all tested wells, with a median calcium plus magnesium concentration of 2.935 mg/L and a wide range up to 163.0 mg/L. This shows variability in mineral content based on well depth and local geology.

3. Recognizing Facility Symptoms Linked to Sensitive Skin and Water Quality

Signs in a commercial facility that may relate to water composition include skin irritation complaints from workers or clients, dryness, or redness after water exposure. However, these symptoms can also result from non-water factors such as chemicals in soaps, detergents, or environmental conditions. Water testing is necessary to confirm if mineral content or water characteristics contribute to skin sensitivity.

4. Comparing Navajo County's Data to Neighboring Regions Without Overinterpretation

It’s useful to view Navajo County’s aquifer data alongside neighboring areas to understand regional trends. However, do not assume your water exactly matches these averages or ranges. Each well can differ due to depth, geology, and other factors. Government data provides context but does not replace testing your facility’s water.

5. Plumbing Materials and Age: Separate Influence on Water and Skin Effects

Plumbing components such as pipes, fixtures, and finishes can influence water contact quality and potential skin reaction independently from source water minerals. Older plumbing may corrode or leach metals that irritate sensitive skin. Inspect plumbing condition and materials as part of your assessment alongside water quality evaluation.

Closing Summary

In summary, managing sensitive skin concerns starts with eliminating easy factors, followed by water testing to establish mineral concentrations specific to your water source. Consider the natural origins of hardness minerals in Navajo County’s aquifer 220NAVJ and separate plumbing influences before deciding on treatment. Commercial water system skids like the 36 Fiberglass Tanks - Triplex Unit Skid ship ready to configure and can effectively address mineral-related water quality issues when treatment is warranted.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2019-08-23. 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 220NAVJ aquifer (Navajo County): 40 results from 14 wells, median 2.935 mg/L, range 1.23-163.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold