What do aesthetic secondary standards mean for total dissolved solids in my well water?
The United States regulates certain water quality levels to protect safety and health, but not all measured substances are health risks. In New Hanover County’s 211PEED aquifer, total dissolved solids (TDS) are measured against an aesthetic secondary standard of 500 mg/L, which relates only to taste, appearance, and potential for staining—not to health concerns. This means that finding TDS above this aesthetic level in samples does not indicate unsafe water, only that the water’s taste or appearance may be affected.
How many wells and samples provide data for TDS levels in New Hanover County?
Government sampling for this area encompasses 132 sample results from 46 wells, collected over nearly five years from 2012 to 2017. These wells varied in depth from 42 to 220 feet and represent the general groundwater conditions in the 211PEED aquifer beneath New Hanover County. While this dataset is comprehensive for the area, it does not reveal the specific concentration of TDS in an individual well; testing of your own well water is necessary for that information.
What happens if high total dissolved solids remain untreated in my well water over time?
Consistently elevated TDS levels can influence the taste and clarity of your water, and lead to mineral buildup on plumbing fixtures, appliances, and surfaces. Over years, this buildup may reduce appliance efficiency or cause slight staining but does not pose a direct health threat. Addressing these effects helps maintain water quality and home plumbing condition, especially significant in household water use.
How does the Fleck Complete Well System address total dissolved solids in residential water?
The Fleck Complete Well System uses a specialized filtration and treatment process designed to reduce total dissolved solids that affect water’s aesthetic qualities. It features a capacity of 32,000 grains to effectively manage dissolved mineral content, improving water clarity and taste by removing or neutralizing excess dissolved solids as water passes through the system. This approach supports better water quality for daily household use.
How do seasonal or multi-year variations show up in the government’s TDS record for this aquifer?
The recorded data from New Hanover County’s 211PEED aquifer spans nearly five years, capturing natural fluctuations in total dissolved solids from 0.05 to 1880 tons per acre-foot. These variations reflect changes in groundwater conditions over time and do not indicate sudden problematic shifts but rather a range of typical concentrations for the area. Monitoring trends over the years helps understand these natural cycles and anticipate water quality changes.
For households concerned about total dissolved solids in water drawn from wells in New Hanover County’s 211PEED aquifer, the Fleck Complete Well System ships ready to configure and can provide treatment aligned with the typical demand levels indicated by local data. Since individual well conditions vary, personal water testing is recommended to determine the exact need and system configuration.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2017-05-25. 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 211PEED aquifer (New Hanover County): 132 results from 46 wells, median 20.275 tons/ac ft, range 0.05-1880.0 tons/ac ft; 19 above an AESTHETIC secondary standard only (secondary standard 500.0 mg/L (aesthetic)) - not a health finding
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