Complete Well Water Treatment in AR: Understanding Total Dissolved Solids Challenges
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Start by Eliminating Simple Causes with Basic Checks
When water from your well seems different—perhaps it tastes unusual or leaves deposits—it's sensible to begin with straightforward observations. Check faucets and visible fixtures for signs of discoloration or residue. These clues can point to mineral content or other dissolved substances. However, such indicators should not be assumed diagnostic without further analysis. A certified laboratory water test is needed to understand your well water composition precisely.
How Treated Water Can Differ at Your Tap Using the Right System
Once you apply a treatment technology like the Fleck Complete Well System, changes you might notice include reduced scaling on fixtures and possibly a fresher taste. These outcomes result from managing total dissolved solids (TDS), a broad category of minerals and salts dissolved in water. Importantly, this system ships ready to configure and addresses TDS at a capacity suitable for household needs.
Interpreting the USGS Record for AR Aquifer and What It Means for You
The U.S. Geological Survey reports TDS levels from 77 samples taken across 26 wells in the AR aquifer: median TDS is 312 mg/L, ranging widely from 0.26 up to 2,310 mg/L. Nearly all samples showed measurable TDS. About 27 samples surpassed the secondary standard of 500 mg/L, a threshold related to taste and staining rather than health risk. This data helps frame what you might expect—your well could be within this range, but only your own test can confirm its TDS level.
Understanding Total Dissolved Solids Versus Other Common Well Water Concerns
TDS differs from sediment or turbidity which visibly cloud water, and also from contaminants that may pose health risks. High TDS levels primarily affect aesthetics such as taste and the potential for deposits on plumbing. Being aware of TDS specificity helps you avoid confusing it with other issues that require different treatment approaches.
Why Plumbing Materials and Their Age Impact Water Quality Beyond Source Water
Even if your source water is within an acceptable TDS range, older plumbing can cause discoloration and deposits. Metallic pipes may contribute to water appearance and taste independent of water source quality, emphasizing the need to consider plumbing condition alongside water testing.
Interpreting a Certified Lab Test for Total Dissolved Solids in Your Well Water
A certified laboratory test will provide your well’s TDS concentration in mg/L, allowing comparison to regional data and secondary standards. Understanding this result lets you decide whether a water treatment system with an appropriate grain capacity, such as the Fleck Complete Well System’s 32,000 grains, matches your household’s needs.
When ready to address total dissolved solids measured in your well, the Fleck Complete Well System presents a proven method to manage this water quality aspect efficiently.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2020-11-19. 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 aquifer (FIPS ): 77 results from 26 wells, median 312.0 mg/L, range 0.26-2310.0 mg/L; 27 above an AESTHETIC secondary standard only (secondary standard 500.0 mg/L (aesthetic)) - not a health finding