Fleck Dry, Itchy Skin System

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Many homeowners in Connecticut using water sourced from Aquifer 112DFSF notice dry skin symptoms after water contact. This checklist helps identify factors to consider before choosing water treatment equipment. It draws on U.S. Geological Survey groundwater sampling data for this aquifer, offering context to inform household water care decisions.

1. Understanding Hardness Range Within Federal Context

Observed Hardness Levels in the Aquifer

USGS testing from 2011 to 2017 in FIPS 160 area wells shows hardness measured as combined calcium and magnesium ranging from 25.2 to 370.0 mg/L, with a median of 45.45 mg/L. Four samples from three wells at depths between 13 and 273 feet found no results exceeding federal thresholds. These levels are not safety violations but reflect mineral content that can influence water's interaction with skin.

What This Range Does Not Indicate

This detected range does not specify the exact hardness or mineral content in your household water. Each well varies. A personal water test is necessary to know your home's water hardness precisely. Also, these hardness values are not related to health-based violations but relate primarily to water quality attributes like feel and soap interaction.

2. Fixtures and Processes Impacted By Water Minerals First

Direct Skin Contact Points

Fixtures including showers, bathtubs, and bathroom sinks are where dry skin effects are most noticeable. Minerals in water can reduce water's ability to rinse soap fully, leaving residues that dry the skin.

Other Household Effects to Monitor

Kitchen sinks and appliances using water (such as humidifiers) may also show effects indirectly by altering water feel or soap performance, impacting comfort and appliance maintenance.

3. Essential Information to Document Before Water Treatment Selection

Household Water Use Patterns

Track daily water usage, number of occupants, and typical peak usage times. This helps determine treatment capacity needs relative to demand.

Water Test Results

Obtain your own water hardness, calcium, and magnesium levels through certified testing. This personal data is critical to matching treatment systems appropriately.

Fixture and Plumbing Details

Record locations of water softening or conditioning equipment, pipe materials, and any current water treatment devices.

4. Matching Treatment Capacity to Household Demand

Consider Household Size and Usage

Higher mineral concentrations and larger household sizes increase treatment demand. Smaller households with moderate hardness levels will have different capacity requirements than larger homes or those with higher measured minerals.

Choosing Adequate System Size

Select systems based on daily water volume needs and mineral levels to avoid underperformance. Data from USGS provides a regional baseline but personal water testing guides precise capacity planning.

5. Adjustments for Non-Standard Households

Large Families

Additional water volume and mineral load require proportionally larger treatment capacity to maintain skin comfort throughout the household.

Seasonal or Second Homes

Intermittent use may affect treatment regeneration cycles or require equipment settings that accommodate irregular water demand.

For handling dry skin linked to water mineral content in this Connecticut area, the Fleck Dry, Itchy Skin System ships ready to configure. It can be matched to your measured demand and water test results, providing a documented approach to improve skin feel by managing mineral levels effectively.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2017-09-08. 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 112DFSF aquifer (FIPS 160): 4 results from 3 wells, median 45.45 mg/L, range 25.2-370.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold