Fleck Iron + Hard Water (Well) System

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If you have your own recent water test results, what should you record before considering treatment options?

Before seeking treatment solutions for iron and hardness, note your water’s iron concentration and hardness level from a certified water test specific to your household source. Include the depth and type of your well, its location within Pottawatomie County, and any history of previous equipment used for water treatment. These details are critical to matching treatment choices to your unique water conditions.

If government groundwater sampling found iron in this area, what does that mean for your own water quality?

The U.S. Geological Survey sampled six wells in Pottawatomie County’s N300CNRLOK aquifer from 2011 through 2013, reporting iron present in four wells with a median concentration of 6.5 micrograms per liter and ranging from 4.5 to 8.2 micrograms per liter. None of these results crossed federal health thresholds. However, these figures reflect area-wide conditions, not your individual well’s water. Only your own water test can establish your water’s iron concentration and hardness.

If you see discoloration or buildup, how do you distinguish iron and hardness problems from other water issues?

Iron and hardness often cause reddish-brown staining, scale buildup on fixtures, or a metallic taste. These can be mistaken for problems caused by manganese or sediment, which require different treatments. Testing that includes both iron and hardness measurements helps differentiate these issues clearly to guide an effective approach.

If your home’s plumbing is older or made of certain materials, how can that influence your iron and hardness concerns?

Plumbing components such as galvanized steel or iron pipes can corrode, adding iron from the plumbing itself. Hard water can accelerate scale buildup inside pipes and on fixtures. Thus, some iron or hardness effects may originate from pipe condition rather than source water alone. Considering plumbing age and materials is important when evaluating water treatment needs.

If the government report mentions terms like 'detected,' 'median,' and 'range' for iron in the sampled wells, what do these terms mean?

• Detected: Iron was measured above the method’s minimum reporting level but does not imply a health issue.
• Median: The middle value in the set of results, showing a typical concentration in the area wells sampled.
• Range: The spread from the lowest to highest detected iron concentrations among the sampled wells, illustrating natural variability.

These terms describe the area sampling results but do not predict your own water’s exact iron or hardness levels.

In sum, the U.S. Geological Survey’s groundwater data document iron presence in wells up to 260 feet deep across Pottawatomie County’s N300CNRLOK aquifer collected from six separate wells between 2011 and 2013. For your specific household water, testing remains essential to determine iron and hardness levels. When your existing water treatment equipment has failed and you seek a replacement, the Fleck Iron + Hard Water System ships ready to configure and offers 32,000 grain capacity to address iron and hardness based on your water characteristics. For full government sampling details, see the U.S. Geological Survey’s records for Pottawatomie County aquifer N300CNRLOK.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2013-03-26. 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 N300CNRLOK aquifer (Pottawatomie County): 6 results from 6 wells, median 6.5 ug/L, range 4.5-8.2 ug/L; none above any federal threshold