Fleck Complete Well System

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If you are wondering how to select the right complete well water treatment for your Lancaster County household, start by understanding local water quality patterns. Government sampling shows a wide range of total dissolved solids in the area’s aquifers, which affects what treatment will work best.

Maintenance Rhythm of the Fleck System

Routine Resin Replacement

The Fleck Complete Well System typically requires resin replacement after it has processed about 32,000 grains of capacity. This schedule depends on your household water use and local water conditions.

Regular System Regeneration

The system regenerates periodically to restore its effectiveness, which can be set to match your water consumption patterns and quality data.

Periodic Equipment Checks

Checking system components for wear or clogging helps maintain optimal function without the need for outside service visits.

Information to Record Before Seeking Treatment Advice

Well Depth and Source Type

Note your well’s depth and whether it draws from a shallow or deep aquifer, as treatment needs can vary widely with source characteristics.

Water Usage Daily Volume

Estimate your household’s daily water consumption to ensure the treatment system matches demand.

Local Groundwater Quality Data

Record government or lab water quality reports for your area, including total dissolved solids, to provide context for treatment options.

Local Groundwater Conditions in Lancaster County

Total Dissolved Solids Variability

Samples from 21 wells in the N100GLCIAL aquifer ranged widely in total dissolved solids, from 0.15 to 3940.0 tons per acre-foot, with a median around 57.675. Thirty-one samples exceeded a taste and staining threshold but within safe aesthetic limits.

Source of Dissolved Solids

Natural mineral content and soil composition contribute to total dissolved solids in groundwater here, affecting water taste and potential staining.

Considerations for Larger, Seasonal, or Secondary Households

Increased Water Demand

Larger households or properties used seasonally often see fluctuations in water use, requiring flexible system settings for regeneration and capacity.

Seasonal Water Quality Changes

Water quality may vary by season due to aquifer recharge and usage patterns, so keep periodic testing to adjust treatment accordingly.

Storage and System Sizing

Additional storage or higher grain capacity units may better accommodate households with varying occupancy and water demand.

Impact of Well Depth and Source Type on Treatment Needs

Shallow vs. Deep Wells

Shallow wells may have different contaminant profiles compared to deeper wells sampling older groundwater, influencing treatment choice.

Variability in Water Quality by Sampling Depth

Samples ranged between 15 and 320 feet depth; water quality can shift with depth, so local data is not a substitute for your own well testing.

Surface Water Influence

Wells closer to surface water may have temporary changes in dissolved solids requiring attentive monitoring.

Choosing the Fleck Complete Well System aligns well with measured demand up to 32,000 grains capacity and adapts to the diverse quality conditions documented in Lancaster County’s N100GLCIAL aquifer. Remember, knowing your own well’s specific data through testing is key to selecting the appropriate treatment configuration that ships ready to configure.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2011-10-12. 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 N100GLCIAL aquifer (Lancaster County): 158 results from 21 wells, median 57.675 tons/ac ft, range 0.15-3940.0 tons/ac ft; 31 above an AESTHETIC secondary standard only (secondary standard 500.0 mg/L (aesthetic)) - not a health finding