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Sources of Corrosive Constituents in Rockingham County Groundwater

Natural bedrock composition influences water chemistry

The bedrock aquifer underlying Rockingham County contributes minerals and elements to groundwater as water flows through cracks and pores in the rock. These natural interactions can cause changes in water's chemical balance that may increase its corrosivity toward metal pipes and fixtures.

Human activities play a lesser role in this area's aquifer chemistry

Unlike surface contamination sources, this deep bedrock aquifer—typically sampled at depths between 150 and 500 feet—shows minimal direct influence from surface pollutants, focusing the concern mainly on naturally occurring water chemistry factors.

Reading Local Water Quality Records: Chloride in Context

Median chloride levels from government data

The U.S. Geological Survey sampled six wells in the Rockingham County bedrock aquifer between 2011 and 2019. These samples found chloride concentrations ranging from 14.1 to 559.0 mg/L, with a median value of 27.1 mg/L. This range reflects variations typical in the area's geology and hydrogeology.

Chloride's impact on water's corrosive properties

Chloride is an ion known to increase water's electrical conductivity, which can accelerate corrosion processes inside plumbing systems. However, an occasional high reading above the secondary aesthetic standard of 250 mg/L only suggests potential taste or staining issues and is not a health concern.

Changes at the Tap When Using Treatment Technology

Reduction of corrosive effects on household plumbing

After applying the Fleck Corrosive Water Damaging Pipes Filter, the treated water interacts less aggressively with metal pipes and fixtures. This leads to less corrosion, reducing leaks and extending the service life of plumbing components.

Improved water clarity and reduced staining

While chloride itself does not cause cloudiness, managing water chemistry through treatment can help minimize discoloration and staining often linked to corrosive water.

How the Fleck System Addresses Corrosivity

Neutralizing corrosive agents in water

The Fleck technology adjusts water chemistry to reduce its corrosive potential. It does this by conditioning water to lower its aggressiveness toward metal surfaces, promoting less pipe degradation over time.

System configuration and operation

The Fleck Corrosive Water Damaging Pipes Filter ships ready to configure, enabling homeowners to set it up to treat their water effectively without requiring additional trades professionals.

Fixtures and Appliances Most Affected by Corrosive Water

Metal plumbing pipes and fittings

These components experience the earliest signs of damage from corrosive water, including pitting, leaks, and eventual failure.

Water heaters and boilers

Corrosive water can reduce the lifespan of water heaters by causing internal corrosion, leading to inefficiency and breakdowns.

Fixtures like faucets and valves

Corrosion can cause staining, leaks, and reduced functionality in faucets, valves, and other fixtures exposed to treated water.

Summary: Rockingham County's bedrock aquifer contributes natural chloride levels that affect water corrosivity and may damage household plumbing. The U.S. Geological Survey's area-wide sampling provides a framework for understanding local water chemistry but cannot diagnose individual wells. Using a Fleck Corrosive Water Damaging Pipes Filter can mitigate corrosive effects, protecting pipes and fixtures by adjusting water chemistry once properly configured in the home.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2019-08-21. 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 Chloride in the BEDROCK aquifer (Rockingham County): 96 results from 6 wells, median 27.1 mg/L, range 14.1-559.0 mg/L; 1 above an AESTHETIC secondary standard only (secondary standard 250.0 mg/L (aesthetic)) - not a health finding