Am I dealing with iron bacteria in my Plymouth County home water? Government sampling of local wells provides useful data about iron presence in the aquifer, helping to understand underlying water characteristics. Iron bacteria can cause staining and slime buildup, but knowing how much iron appears in area water samples aids discussion of treatment choices.
Sample Size and Wells Behind Iron Data for Plymouth County
The U.S. Geological Survey conducted iron testing on 35 water samples from 17 wells across Plymouth County, focusing on aquifer 112SRFD, between June 2010 and September 2019. These wells ranged in depth from 8 to 166 feet. This dataset reflects a moderate sample size from the area but is not a direct measurement of your home's specific water.
Adjusting Interpretation for Larger, Secondary, or Seasonal Households
Households with higher water usage or properties used only part of the year might need to consider how iron bacteria effects vary with flow and use patterns. For example, microbial growth associated with iron bacteria can behave differently in rarely used systems or those with heavier daily demand. This can influence what treatment capacity is appropriate.
What 'Detected,' 'Median,' and 'Range' Tell Us About Plymouth County Iron Levels
Of the 35 samples taken, iron was detected in 23, with 12 results below detection limits. The median iron concentration was 20.4 micrograms per liter (µg/L), showing that typical sampled levels are low but measurable. Concentrations ranged widely from 3.8 to 61,700 µg/L. None of these results exceeded any federal thresholds for iron in groundwater.
How Water Quality Changes at the Tap After Using the Autotrol Iron Bacteria & Slime Filter
The Autotrol Iron Bacteria & Slime Filter addresses iron bacteria by reducing iron particles and associated microbial slime which can cause discoloration and deposits in plumbing. Equipped to handle a range of iron levels seen in Plymouth County aquifer samples, this filter system ships ready to configure for residential setups and can improve water clarity and reduce staining in household fixtures.
Public-System Records Versus Private Well Testing: What They Each Show
The sampling data represents a regional overview, not an individual well’s condition. Private well owners should arrange professional water testing to measure their home's specific iron and iron bacteria levels. Public records like those from the USGS show what has been measured in the source aquifer but cannot confirm individual water safety or exact concentrations at a tap.
This briefing summarized iron bacteria-related water sampling results documented for Plymouth County aquifer 112SRFD, based on USGS groundwater data collected from 17 local wells between 2010 and 2019. For detailed data and updates, visit the U.S. Geological Survey's official water data site.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2019-09-05. 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 112SRFD aquifer (Plymouth County): 35 results from 17 wells, median 20.4 ug/L, range 3.8-61700.0 ug/L; none above any federal threshold
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