This week, your decision is whether your current water treatment setup can keep up with Uranium-Radium levels found in the Allen Parish aquifer 112CHCT or if further action is needed.
Understanding the Sampling Record Terms
Detected
In Allen Parish’s aquifer 112CHCT, U.S. Geological Survey groundwater sampling found Uranium-Radium alpha particle activity detected in all eight samples from four separate wells. Detected means the measurement instrument registered a value above the minimum reporting threshold, but it is not a violation or health finding by itself.
Median
The median alpha particle activity was 0.5 pCi/L, representing the middle value of the sampled data—half of the results were above and half below this concentration.
Range
The range of 0.1 to 0.7 pCi/L shows the spread of measured values in these samples collected from wells 98 to 120 feet deep. None exceeded federal regulatory limits, indicating no enforceable violation in the area sample.
Public Records vs. Private Well Testing
Area-Wide Sampling
The government data represent area-wide sampling for the aquifer, not your specific well. This information provides context but cannot substitute for testing your home's water.
Individual Variability
Your own well might have different Uranium-Radium levels due to local geologic differences, depth, or water flow, so private testing is necessary to identify your unique condition.
Certified Laboratory Test Interpretation
Test Details
A certified laboratory test will measure alpha particle activity from Uranium-Radium in your water sample, providing a concentration in picocuries per liter (pCi/L).
Reading Results
Compare your lab results against regulatory thresholds to assess if treatment upgrade is recommended. Remember, detection alone is not a violation or proof of unsafe water.
Steps to Confirm Your Water Needs
Check Existing Equipment Performance
Assess whether your current system consistently reduces Uranium-Radium below desired levels.
Review Local Sampling Data
Use the USGS sampling median and range for Allen Parish aquifer 112CHCT as a preliminary context.
Obtain Certified Water Test
Send a water sample from your tap to a certified lab for Uranium-Radium analysis to know your exact household levels.
First Affected Fixtures and Processes
Drinking and Cooking Water
These uses are most sensitive to Uranium-Radium content, so monitoring or treatment focuses on ensuring safety and taste.
Water Heaters and Appliances
Mineral buildup can affect these appliances if Uranium-Radium—and associated solids—are not controlled by treatment.
The USGS sampling covered four wells in Allen Parish’s 112CHCT aquifer, with no exceedance of federal limits for alpha particle activity. For full details, visit the U.S. Geological Survey groundwater data page.
If your household water levels surpass desired values, the Fleck Uranium & Radium System ships ready to configure to reduce Uranium-Radium effectively, with a grain capacity of 32,000 for long-term use.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2020-10-20. 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 Alpha particle in the 112CHCT aquifer (Allen Parish): 8 results from 4 wells, median 0.5 pCi/L, range 0.1-0.7 pCi/L; none above any federal threshold
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