Additional Questions for Commercial or Industrial Operators
Check for demand beyond residential daily usage
Commercial and industrial users track larger water volumes than households. These users need questions about peak flow rates, total daily consumption, and treatment system throughput, which typically exceed residential figures.
Consider usage variability over time
Operations often have fluctuating or seasonal water needs, requiring flexible treatment solutions. Households generally have more consistent daily demand.
Information to Record Before Seeking Treatment Advice
Note your water usage and equipment performance limits
Document how much water your household consumes daily and where your current equipment is falling short. This helps in matching treatment capacity accurately.
Identify your well depth
Although sampling in Sherburne County collected data from wells 19 to 46 feet deep, your own well's depth is key to understanding your water profile.
Obtain a certified water test from your well
Government data shows total dissolved solids (TDS) ranging from 0.42 to 559.0 mg/L, with a median of 354.5 mg/L in the local aquifer. However, only a test of your own well water can confirm your exact TDS level and other constituents.
Evaluating Treatment Capacity for Household Water Demand
Match grain capacity to daily water use
A treatment system with a grain capacity of 32,000 is suitable for households where current equipment cannot keep up with water needs. Estimating your daily water consumption allows proper sizing.
Consider how demand variations affect performance
Occasional high water use may overwhelm smaller equipment. A system should handle peak needs without reducing water quality or flow.
Comparing Sherburne County Data With Neighboring Counties
Understand that local aquifer conditions vary
Sampling in Sherburne County's aquifer 112GSSG shows TDS mostly below 500 mg/L, which is a secondary aesthetic threshold. Neighboring counties may have different median or range values reflecting distinct geology but do not necessarily indicate problems.
Avoid assuming your well water matches regional data
Regional figures come from a limited number of wells over a defined period. Your well could differ significantly in TDS and other factors.
Clarifying 'Detected', 'Median', and 'Range' in Local Sampling Records
'Detected' means the substance was measured, not a violation
All 24 samples in the Sherburne County area showed TDS detected, which only confirms presence, not any safety concern.
'Median' represents the middle value of measurements
The median TDS value of 354.5 mg/L situates typical measurements within the range but is not an indicator for any single well.
'Range' shows minimum and maximum values found
TDS ranged from 0.42 to 559.0 mg/L in the sample wells, indicating variability in natural groundwater composition within the area.
Differences Between Public System Records and Private Well Testing
Public records reflect system-wide monitoring
Data from municipal or regional systems show averages or distributions but do not reveal individual well conditions.
Private well tests provide precise local results
Your well water testing report gives the specific values needed to tailor treatment. Without your own test, capacity and treatment choices rely on assumptions rather than facts.
Choosing effective water treatment requires understanding local water data, your household's actual demand, and specific well water quality. The Fleck Complete Well System offers treatment capacity designed to meet increased residential water needs when existing equipment cannot keep up.
This page reviewed what to note before pursuing treatment, explained interpreting regional sampling data, and clarified sizing treatment relative to household demand in Sherburne County.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2018-08-27. 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 112GSSG aquifer (Sherburne County): 24 results from 8 wells, median 354.5 mg/L, range 0.42-559.0 mg/L; 2 above an AESTHETIC secondary standard only (secondary standard 500.0 mg/L (aesthetic)) - not a health finding