Apache County's water supply comes primarily from deep wells tapping aquifer 220NAVJ, with depths ranging from 675 to 1425 feet. This groundwater feeds residential households and travels through pipes to taps. Understanding the water's composition is essential for households managing sensitive skin, especially when existing equipment partially copes but does not fully relieve symptoms.
If You Notice Skin Sensitivity But No Other Water Problems
Households with sensitive skin may experience irritation, dryness, or eczema flare-ups that seem linked to water use. Symptoms that do not necessarily indicate water as a cause include general dryness due to weather or detergents, or skin issues unrelated to bathing or washing. Persistent or worsening reactions despite current water treatment suggest a more focused approach may be needed.
If You Know the Water Has Mineral Content But No Health-Based Violations
Federal health regulations distinguish between health-based limits and secondary aesthetic standards. The latter address taste, staining, or minor corrosivity but are not safety thresholds. In Apache County's aquifer 220NAVJ, samples collected by the U.S. Geological Survey from 2010 to 2013 show calcium and magnesium combined concentrations with a median of 6.7 mg/L, ranging from 6.35 to 26.4 mg/L. No measurements exceeded any federal health-based threshold. This means while minerals are present, they are not known to pose a health risk but can influence skin feel and comfort.
If You Want to Gather Information Before Considering Water Treatment Advice
Before seeking treatment options, households should document water characteristics known through local data and any personal water testing. Noting well depth, dates of any previous water tests, and symptoms patterns can clarify if water minerals or other factors contribute to skin sensitivity. A precise test of your own water is crucial because area sampling cannot define your specific water conditions.
If You Obtain a Certified Laboratory Test for Calcium and Magnesium
Tests typically report concentrations in milligrams per liter (mg/L). A certified lab result will include detected concentrations for calcium and magnesium, often summed as hardness. Values below reporting limits appear as nondetects, which do not imply absence but that levels are very low. Understanding whether these mineral levels fall near the regional median or toward the higher range helps align expectations about possible skin effects.
If You Use the Fleck Sensitive Skin & Eczema System for Mineral Management
The Fleck System ships ready to configure and addresses mineral content that may affect sensitive skin by processing the water to reduce specific minerals contributing to skin irritation. Its capacity of 32,000 grains supports consistent treatment for household water volumes. Routine maintenance consists mainly of replenishing treatment media according to usage, typically on a schedule suited to your household’s water consumption and mineral load.
If You Wish to Understand Sampling Terminology in the USGS Record
Detected means the instrument measured the constituent above a minimum level but not necessarily at levels causing issues. Median is the middle value of multiple samples, offering an estimate of typical concentration. Range shows the spread from lowest to highest values observed. This sampling involved eight results from two wells over three years, giving a snapshot of variation but not a direct measure of all local wells.
To determine if your household water impacts sensitive skin, order a comprehensive water test including calcium and magnesium. A result aligning with the Apache County aquifer median or below is less likely to be the sole cause of skin issues. Higher values may indicate mineral content that the Fleck Sensitive Skin & Eczema System can help manage, providing beneficial relief for sensitive skin symptoms.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2013-08-07. 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 (Apache County): 8 results from 2 wells, median 6.7 mg/L, range 6.35-26.4 mg/L; none above any federal threshold
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