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Buy Now1. What to write down before seeking treatment advice
Note faucet water appearance and flow characteristics
Observe if water from taps shows cloudiness, unusual colors, or sediment. Record any changes in taste or texture that may indicate dissolved solids or other constituents. Also, note if water pressure or flow rate seems reduced to identify flow problems separate from water quality.
Record any existing water softening or filtering equipment details
If your home has prior conditioning systems, document their type, capacity, and maintenance history. This helps distinguish source water problems from equipment-related issues.
Measure your household's daily water usage in gallons
Estimate or track your water use to understand the volume your treatment system must handle effectively.
2. Understanding detection terms in Berkeley County water sampling
Detected means the instrument measured total dissolved solids
The U.S. Geological Survey sampled two wells in Berkeley County's aquifer 111SANDD over several years. Total dissolved solids were detected in all nine tests, meaning the testing instruments picked up measurable substances dissolved in the water.
Median and range describe the distribution of measurements
The median total dissolved solids concentration was 39.0 mg/L, with individual samples ranging from 0.05 to 195.0 mg/L. This range reflects natural variation across locations and times, not your specific well.
No federal thresholds were exceeded in these samples
None of the measured levels went above federal limits. Therefore, while dissolved solids are present, their concentrations in these samples do not indicate a health-based limit being surpassed.
3. Judging treatment capacity against your household water use
Know the grain capacity needed to handle your water demand
The documented solution, the Autotrol Complete Well System, has a grain capacity of 32,000. To select the right capacity, estimate your household's total daily water usage and check if the system can handle that scale without frequent regeneration or overload.
Consider peak flow rates and demand fluctuations
Your treatment system should accommodate not only average usage but also peak times, such as mornings or evenings, to maintain consistent water quality and pressure.
4. Influence of sample depth and well characteristics
Sampled wells were shallow at 18 to 20 feet depth
The government samples in Berkeley County came from relatively shallow wells. Deeper wells or different aquifers may yield different water quality profiles, so your well's depth is relevant to what you might expect.
Source water type affects treatment needs
Aquifer-specific characteristics influence dissolved solids and other constituents present. Understanding your well’s geological context helps anticipate water treatment challenges or requirements.
5. Plumbing material and age impact separate from source water
Older plumbing may add metals or sediments unrelated to source water
Even if your source water is within typical regional ranges, aging pipes or fixtures can introduce discoloration or deposits that mimic well water problems.
Newer plumbing may mask or reduce some water quality effects
Modern materials can resist corrosion better, but inspecting plumbing condition remains important when diagnosing water quality complaints.
Choosing the right approach: After gathering your household’s daily water use data and assessing your well’s characteristics and plumbing, consider the Autotrol Complete Well System. It ships ready to configure and offers a 32,000 grain capacity, making it suited to meet typical residential demands in Berkeley County’s aquifer 111SANDD conditions.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2018-07-16. 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 111SANDD aquifer (Berkeley County): 9 results from 2 wells, median 39.0 mg/L, range 0.05-195.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold