How Many Samples and Wells Stand Behind the Figures, and What a Small Sample Means
1091 results from 16 wells sampled
The U.S. Geological Survey sampled groundwater from 16 different wells in Bernalillo County’s aquifer 112SNTFU, yielding 1091 total dissolved solids (TDS) measurements between May 2013 and October 2024.
The samples represent a well depth range of 100 to 1630 feet
The tested wells vary widely in depth, which influences TDS levels, as deeper wells often interact with different mineral layers.
The data shows a wide range of TDS values
Results range from 0.25 mg/L to 454 mg/L total dissolved solids, indicating variability across sampled wells but not specifying your own well’s water quality.
The Role of Plumbing Material and Age, Separate from the Source Water
Plumbing components may influence water characteristics
Even with stable source water quality, older or corroded pipes can alter water taste or cause staining, independently from TDS levels in the aquifer.
Material type affects water interaction
Metal pipes might leach minerals or cause discoloration, whereas modern plastic plumbing typically does not affect TDS.
A Worked Example: Reading the Record's Median and Range as a Homeowner Would
The median TDS is 224 mg/L in the sampled area
Half of the results fall below this level, and half are above, providing a central tendency without implying a problem or safety concern.
The lowest TDS recorded is 0.25 mg/L
This very low value shows some wells have very soft water, but this is not common across the area.
The highest recorded TDS is 454 mg/L
Though higher, this concentration remains below any federal health limits, indicating no regulatory exceedances were found.
What Changes for a Large Household, a Second Home, or a Seasonal Property
Overall TDS concentration affects treatment capacity needs
Larger water use or seasonal stagnation may require systems with sufficient capacity and flexibility to handle variable water quality.
A 32000-grain treatment capacity offers robust support
The Fleck Complete Well System provides a substantial grain capacity to address common dissolved solids levels encountered in this aquifer.
How Public-System Records Differ from Private-Well Testing in What They Establish
Public records reflect area-wide sampling, not individual wells
The government data show water quality trends in the aquifer zone, but cannot replace testing your private well to know your specific water profile.
Your well’s condition may differ
Factors such as well depth, location, and maintenance influence your water quality, so a direct water test is necessary before choosing treatment.
What the Measured Range Means Against the Relevant Federal Standard, and What It Does Not Mean
No federal health thresholds were exceeded in these samples
All total dissolved solids measurements are below limits that would indicate a health concern, according to the USGS record.
Exceeding a taste or staining guideline is not a health violation
TDS impacts water aesthetics and appliance wear but is not a safety indicator by itself.
Detection of TDS does not imply contamination
Measuring TDS simply confirms dissolved mineral content; it does not identify or diagnose contaminants or safety issues.
What You Should Not Conclude from Area Data
The government sampling data for Bernalillo County’s aquifer 112SNTFU provides valuable context but cannot define your well’s water quality precisely.
Choosing a treatment system, such as the Fleck Complete Well System, should be based on your own well’s test results and water use requirements.
This system ships ready to configure for residential use and offers 32000 grains capacity to handle typical TDS levels in this region effectively.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2024-10-17. 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 Total dissolved solids in the 112SNTFU aquifer (Bernalillo County): 1091 results from 16 wells, median 224.0 mg/L, range 0.25-454.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold
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