What is the acidity level of water in Navajo County's aquifer N300COPLTS and how does it affect my household water treatment choices? Government sampling found the pH of this aquifer ranges from 7.1 to 8.3 standard units with a median of 7.95, all within the EPA secondary standard range of 6.5 to 8.5. This means water here is not typically acidic, and acidic water treatment may not be needed based solely on area data.
1. How to Compare This Area's Record with a Neighboring County's Without Overreading It
Nearby counties might show different pH ranges due to geological and hydrological differences. When comparing, consider that the data here spans six samples from three wells at depths between 150 and 700 feet, representing a specific aquifer. Neighboring data might cover different depths, well types, or sample sizes. Avoid assuming local well water exactly matches regional or neighboring county records. Instead, use these records as a broad guide to possible conditions.
2. What Changes for a Large Household, a Second Home, or a Seasonal Property
Water demand and usage patterns influence how an acidic water treatment device should be sized and operated. Larger households require higher capacity and flow rate to maintain performance. Seasonal or second homes might need equipment capable of handling periods of inactivity without damage or loss of function. While the area's pH median and range provide clues, individual water tests ensure treatment matches household-specific needs.
3. How Public-System Records Differ from Private-Well Testing in What They Establish
Public water system sampling reports pH for broad areas or water sources and helps identify regional trends. Private well testing, however, determines the actual pH level for a specific household's water supply at a given time. Therefore, the area's median pH of 7.95 does not confirm your private well’s pH. Homeowners should conduct their own well tests to know if acidic water treatment is necessary.
4. What Questions a Commercial or Industrial Operator Adds That a Household Does Not
Commercial and industrial users often require detailed knowledge of water chemistry beyond pH, including impacts on equipment, processes, and regulatory compliance. They may need continuous monitoring and higher capacity treatment systems. Households generally focus on comfort and appliance protection, using data like area pH ranges to guide choices without extensive chemical analyses.
5. What 'Detected', 'Median' and 'Range' Mean in the Sampling Record on This Page
In the USGS sampling for Navajo County's aquifer N300COPLTS, "detected" means pH was measured in all samples, none fell below the instrument’s reporting limit. The "median" of 7.95 represents the middle value of the six pH readings from three wells collected in 2017. The "range" from 7.1 to 8.3 shows the lowest and highest measurements recorded. These figures describe area water quality, not any single well’s condition.
6. How to Judge Treatment Capacity Against the Household's or Facility's Daily Demand
Choosing an acid water treatment system requires matching capacity to the volume of water your household uses daily. This ensures consistent pH correction without excess costs or system stress. Systems like the Fleck Acidic / Low-pH Water Filter ship ready to configure and can be selected to handle household demand based on flow rates and water use. Confirm your water pH and consumption before selecting equipment to optimize performance.
This page’s information reflects U.S. Geological Survey groundwater samples from three wells in Navajo County's aquifer N300COPLTS taken between August and October 2017. For the official data, visit the USGS monitoring location at waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/341603110050501/.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2017-10-03. 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 N300COPLTS aquifer (Navajo County): 6 results from 3 wells, median 7.95 standard units, range 7.1-8.3 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
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