Fleck Sensitive Skin & Eczema System

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1. Record Local Water Quality Data Before Seeking Treatment Advice

This week, as you consider replacing failed water equipment to ease sensitive skin irritation, begin by writing down local water quality facts. The U.S. Geological Survey sampled 19 wells in the Kittitas County aquifer area between May and August 2012. These samples showed a median hardness level of 36.55 mg/L, with values ranging from 3.02 to 279.0 mg/L. Hardness here is measured by the calcium and magnesium content in the water. None of these results exceeded any federal thresholds, indicating no health-based violations in the area aquifer samples. However, these readings do not specify your home's water hardness, so personal testing is essential.

2. Interpreting Median and Range of Water Hardness for a Household

Consider the median value as representing typical water hardness for the area wells sampled, while the range shows variability across the aquifer. A median of 36.55 mg/L suggests moderate hardness water is common, but some wells had very low or very high hardness measured. Households with sensitive skin may find higher hardness water can contribute to skin dryness or irritation, although this depends on individual response and water use).

3. Difference Between Public System Records and Private Well Testing

The USGS data reflects groundwater conditions across multiple private wells in Kittitas County aquifer but does not directly represent municipal system water. Public water systems are regulated and tested regularly under federal standards, providing ongoing compliance information. Your private well water conditions can vary widely within this range and require separate, specific testing to determine water quality factors influencing sensitive skin.

4. Additional Considerations for Commercial or Industrial Water Use

Commercial and industrial water users typically monitor water quality with a broader set of parameters due to process sensitivities and regulations. Household users managing sensitive skin issues generally focus on water hardness, pH, and possible contaminants affecting skin health and comfort. Larger scale operations often consider water demand volume, chemical interactions, and equipment durability, which do not usually apply at home.

5. Plumbing Materials and Age Can Affect Water Impact on Skin

Beyond source water quality, the materials and age of your household plumbing influence water chemistry by potentially adding metals or affecting water corrosivity. Older pipes or fittings may leach elements that can irritate sensitive skin independently or in combination with the natural hardness and mineral content of your water. These factors are separate from the aquifer water composition measured by USGS but are important to assess if skin irritation continues despite treatment.

After recording your local water hardness data and considering plumbing factors, the critical next step is to conduct a comprehensive water test on your own well or tap water. This test should measure hardness levels, calcium, magnesium, and any other relevant skin-sensitive parameters. Understanding your specific water composition will guide effective treatment choice.

For households in Kittitas County experiencing sensitive skin issues after equipment failure, the Fleck Sensitive Skin & Eczema System ships ready to configure and is designed to address water hardness up to a 32,000-grain capacity. This system works to modify water properties that may affect skin comfort while accounting for typical residential water use.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2012-08-28. 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 (Kittitas County): 19 results from 19 wells, median 36.55 mg/L, range 3.02-279.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold