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Understanding Water Sourced from Kent County's Aquifer 125RCCS

The residential water in Kent County comes primarily from a groundwater source known as aquifer 125RCCS. Water is drawn from deep wells ranging between 180 and 380 feet. Government sampling by the U.S. Geological Survey recorded water mineral content in this aquifer across 12 wells sampled in summer 2015. These results offer an area-wide perspective rather than conditions in any one private household well.

Questions Unique to Commercial or Industrial Operations

While households primarily focus on water quality effects on skin and plumbing, commercial or industrial water users consider factors like daily water volume, equipment sensitivity, and regulatory compliance beyond residential standards. For household water treatment aimed at dry skin relief, the priority is understanding mineral constituents rather than industrial-scale water management.

Essential Information to Record Before Seeking Water Treatment Advice

• Water source type: private well or municipal supply
• Known water test results, especially mineral analysis
• Household size and daily water usage
• Presence of any water treatment devices already in use
• Details about plumbing materials and fixture conditions

Comparing Treatment Capacity with Household Demand

An appropriate treatment approach requires balancing the system's capacity with your household's typical water consumption. Estimating daily usage based on family size and water use habits will guide the choice of a water treatment system that delivers effective relief for dry skin without over- or under-sizing.

Ordering Troubleshooting Steps from Least to Most Involved

• Check for changes in personal skin care or hygiene routines
• Inspect fixtures and faucets for deposits or scale buildup
• Consider plumbing material impact on water quality separate from source
• Conduct a simple water hardness or mineral test at home
• Request a comprehensive laboratory analysis of your household water

Fixtures and Household Processes Affected First

Hard minerals such as calcium and magnesium, detected in 11 out of 12 wells sampled in Kent County’s aquifer 125RCCS, can influence water's feel and interaction with skin. These minerals may cause water to feel “harder,” which some households notice as contributing to dry or itchy skin. Household fixtures like showerheads and taps often accumulate mineral deposits first, which can also change water flow or behavior during daily use.

Next Step: Water Testing to Confirm Mineral Levels in Your Household

To understand if mineral content in your water is contributing to dry skin, the crucial next step is to obtain a specific water test of your household supply. This test should measure calcium and magnesium concentrations, the primary components affecting water hardness in this area. While area data shows mineral levels ranging from 50.1 to 154.0 mg/L with a median of 134.0 mg/L, only a direct test reveals your water’s actual profile.

The Fleck Dry, Itchy Skin System ships ready to configure and is designed to address dry skin associated with mineral content typical of this aquifer. Using such a targeted treatment can improve household water quality characteristics related to skin dryness once the cause is confirmed by testing.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2015-08-20. 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 125RCCS aquifer (Kent County): 12 results from 12 wells, median 134.0 mg/L, range 50.1-154.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold