1. What Lake County's Mineral Range Means Compared to Federal Standards
The U.S. Geological Survey sampled groundwater from six wells in Lake County's aquifer 110DUNED in fall 2014. The six wells, 25 to 30 feet deep, showed calcium and magnesium concentrations ranging from 581 to 3,280 mg/L with a median of 772 mg/L. These minerals contribute to water hardness, a known factor in faded laundry problems. Importantly, none of these results exceeded federal safety limits, meaning these mineral levels are not violations or health risks but are typical for this area’s groundwater.
2. Public-System Records vs. Private-Well Test Results
The data reflects multiple wells sampled in the area but does not provide a direct measurement of your household water. Public water system records may offer some insight for customers on those systems but often differ from private wells in depth, source, and treatment. A private well user would need a lab test specific to their well water to confirm exact hardness and mineral content affecting laundry fading at home.
3. Comparing Lake County's Data with Neighboring Regions Carefully
When comparing water quality data from Lake County’s aquifer 110DUNED to nearby counties, remember differences in geology, well depth, and sampling dates can affect mineral levels. Avoid assuming one county’s median or range applies to your water. This helps prevent overreading regional data as representative of your water’s fading cause. Each area's data has limits and is best used as a reference frame.
4. How the Pentair Faded, Stiff Laundry System Addresses Mineral Effects
The Pentair Faded, Stiff Laundry System effectively targets minerals like calcium and magnesium that contribute to laundry fading and stiffness. By configuring this system in your home water setup, it works to reduce mineral impact during washing, preserving fabric color and softness. This system ships ready to configure for residential use and complements your understanding from water tests by addressing the root cause of faded laundry symptoms.
5. Interpreting Median and Range in This Record for Your Home
The median value of 772 mg/L suggests a typical mineral concentration level in Lake County’s aquifer 110DUNED, while the range up to 3,280 mg/L indicates some variability across wells. If your own water test shows higher minerals, fading is more likely due to hardness; if lower, other factors may be contributing. Using this record with your own lab results helps you decide if the Pentair system meets your household’s laundry needs without guesswork.
This Lake County aquifer water data set covers 26 samples from six wells sampled between September and November 2014. For current and detailed water quality information, refer to the U.S. Geological Survey groundwater sampling record at the official government source.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2014-11-06. 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 Hardness, Ca, Mg in the 110DUNED aquifer (Lake County): 26 results from 6 wells, median 772.0 mg/L, range 581.0-3280.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold
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