1. What a Certified Laboratory Test Reports and Reading It
Certified laboratories report iron concentrations in water samples in micrograms per liter (ug/L). In Harvey County's aquifer 112PLSC, iron was measured through groundwater sampling. These results indicate the amount of iron detected in a given water sample but do not specify if a particular well exceeds any limit. To understand your household's water, you must arrange a test of your own well water from a certified lab. This provides the precise iron content in your water, which is necessary to decide the best treatment approach.
2. Number of Samples and Wells Behind the Figures and What Small Sample Size Means
The data for Harvey County’s aquifer 112PLSC comes from 807 sample results across 103 distinct wells collected between March 2010 and October 2016. These wells range from 27 to 270 feet deep, offering a broad perspective on groundwater iron levels in this area. While this is a sizable data set, the variability of iron concentrations means your well’s conditions may differ. The regional sampling provides a general overview rather than a definitive statement about any individual well.
3. Household Symptoms That Do and Do Not Indicate This Problem
Households often notice rust staining on plumbing fixtures or appliances and a metallic taste in water, which commonly point to elevated iron and hardness. Hard water can cause mineral deposits that reduce soap effectiveness. However, some water discoloration or taste issues could stem from other factors like pipe materials or organic matter. Recognizing symptoms helps guide testing but does not replace it—symptoms alone cannot confirm the precise iron or hardness levels in your water.
4. What the Measured Range Means Against Federal Standards and What It Does Not Mean
The measured iron concentrations in Harvey County’s sampled wells ranged widely from 0.1 to 34,900 ug/L, with a median of 1,590 ug/L. Importantly, no federal threshold for iron was exceeded in these samples. This means none of the readings indicate a violation or health risk according to federal standards. Iron in water primarily affects aesthetics and plumbing rather than posing safety concerns. Exceeding taste or staining thresholds is a quality matter, not a safety violation.
5. How Iron and Hardness Enter Groundwater in This Region
In Harvey County, the aquifer’s geology contributes iron naturally to groundwater. Iron dissolves from minerals in soil and rock as water moves underground. Similarly, hardness generally arises from calcium and magnesium minerals in the aquifer. These constituents are typical in well water from this area and can vary by location and well depth. Understanding local geology helps anticipate water characteristics but does not replace testing.
In summary, this record of 807 samples from 103 wells in Harvey County's aquifer 112PLSC provides a broad picture of iron presence in the area’s groundwater. It does not specify your well’s concentrations, which require direct laboratory analysis. The Autotrol Well Rust + Hardness System ships ready to configure for residential use and addresses both rust and hardness through proven conditioning technology. For further details and access to government reports, visit the U.S. Geological Survey monitoring site linked above.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2016-10-18. 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 Iron in the 112PLSC aquifer (Harvey County): 807 results from 103 wells, median 1590.0 ug/L, range 0.1-34900.0 ug/L; none above any federal threshold
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