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Water Conditions in Flagler County Aquifers

Water sourced from the underground aquifers in Flagler County undergoes natural variations in chemistry. According to U.S. Geological Survey groundwater sampling performed in late 2019, the pH of water from wells 100 to 120 feet deep in the area ranged between 6.9 and 7.8 standard units, with a median of 7.35. This pH range measures acidity and alkalinity, where lower values indicate more acidic conditions and higher values indicate more alkaline conditions.

Notably, none of the samples fell below 6.5, which is the lower bound of the Environmental Protection Agency’s secondary standard range for pH. This standard addresses aesthetic factors like taste, corrosivity, and plumbing effects rather than health risks. Being within or near this range in Flagler County suggests the water is mildly acidic to neutral on average but can vary locally.

What Acidic and Hard Water Means for Your Home

Acidic water tends to be corrosive. It can accelerate wear on pipes and fixtures, cause metallic tastes, and contribute to staining or damage to plumbing systems. Meanwhile, water hardness, caused by dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium, leads to scale buildup on faucets, in water heaters, and inside pipes. Scale reduces water flow and heating efficiency and can increase maintenance needs.

The combination of acidity and hardness presents a particular challenge because while hardness requires softening to remove mineral content, acidic water often needs neutralization to reduce corrosiveness.

Testing Your Own Water for Acid and Hardness

Area-wide measurements reflect general tendencies but do not reveal your well or tap water's exact characteristics. To choose effective treatment, it is important to analyze your own water through a lab test. Key tests include:

• pH measurement: Confirms acidity or alkalinity levels specific to your water source.
• Hardness test: Measures concentrations of calcium and magnesium ions responsible for scale.
• Other parameters: Occasionally, total dissolved solids and other minerals influence treatment choices.

Consulting a certified laboratory or water testing service will provide precise data tailored to your household water supply.

Addressing Acidic and Hard Water: The Neutralizer Approach

For households in Flagler County experiencing both acidic and hard water conditions, a neutralizer system designed to simultaneously reduce acidity and soften hardness can be a comprehensive solution. The Fleck Acidic Water + Hard Water System uses a neutralizer technology that adjusts pH upwards to mitigate corrosivity while also reducing hardness minerals that cause scaling.

This system is designed with a 32,000-grain capacity, meaning it can treat a substantial amount of hardness before requiring media replacement or replenishment. The system ships ready to configure with your existing plumbing and water supply setup, simplifying the process of upgrading your water treatment.

Choosing the Right Water Treatment Class

When deciding which class of water treatment is appropriate, consider these factors gathered from your water tests:

• How acidic is your water compared to the Flagler County aquifer baseline?
• What hardness level are you dealing with?
• Are there any other water quality issues present?

Based on these, selecting a system that both neutralizes acidity and softens hardness is often preferable when both issues coexist. This can protect plumbing, improve water taste, and reduce costly repairs.

Summary

The groundwater in Flagler County generally shows mildly acidic to neutral pH values in the range of 6.9 to 7.8, well within EPA secondary standards for aesthetics and corrosivity. However, localized water chemistry can vary, and combining these acidity levels with hardness can lead to water quality challenges typical for household systems. Testing your own water is essential for defining treatment needs and confirming whether a neutralizer-based system designed for acid and hardness is suitable. The Fleck Acidic Water + Hard Water System offers a documented approach to managing both concerns efficiently, with a robust 32,000-grain capacity and straightforward preparation for connection to your water supply.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2019-11-21. 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 pH in the aquifer (Flagler County): 6 results from 3 wells, median 7.35 standard units, range 6.9-7.8 standard units; EPA secondary standard for pH is 6.5-8.5 (aesthetic/corrosivity, not health-based); 0 of 6 sampled results fell below 6.5

The documented solution

Fleck Acidic Water + Hard Water (Well) System