Local Aquifer and Water Delivery to Homes
Union County, Arkansas, draws groundwater from aquifer 124SPRT for residential use. Water typically travels from deep wells, ranging between 260 and 771 feet, before reaching household taps. This groundwater's characteristics influence everyday uses such as laundry, where water quality can affect fabric appearance over time.
Meaning of Detected, Median, and Range in Water Sampling
In samples taken from this aquifer, a constituent was detected when measuring showed its presence above a reporting limit, though this does not imply a problem. The median indicates the middle value of concentrations found in multiple samples, offering a typical level for the area. The range describes the full span from the lowest to highest measurements observed, reflecting variability across different wells.
Interpreting Median and Range for a Homeowner
For water hardness indicators in Union County's aquifer 124SPRT, the median concentration was 4.43 mg/L, with individual samples ranging from 1.75 to 51.0 mg/L. This means the typical hardness level is quite low relative to some higher observed values. A household might experience water that varies seasonally or from well to well within these bounds, affecting laundry results differently depending on specific water characteristics.
What Happens to Water After Treatment with Autotrol System
When equipped with the Autotrol Faded, Stiff Laundry System, water properties that may lead to laundry fading or fabric stiffness are addressed directly. This system adjusts water quality by reducing minerals that contribute to these effects, resulting in laundry that appears fresher and fabrics that feel softer. This treatment modifies water before it reaches the wash, improving textile care without changing water supply characteristics outside the home.
Seasonal and Multi-Year Variable Trends in Sampling Data
The water samples were collected over more than seven years, from mid-2012 to late 2019. Observing the range and distribution of measurements across this period helps identify fluctuations that can occur naturally over seasons or years. Such variation underscores that water quality at a given time might differ from the median level, influencing outcomes like laundry fading in some periods more than others.
Number of Samples, Wells, and Their Impact on Data Reliability
The dataset includes 14 results from 11 wells, indicating a relatively small sampling size but covering multiple locations within the aquifer. While this provides insight into local water conditions, homeowners should consider that limited samples might not capture all variability. Individual well water testing is advisable for precise information relevant to a specific home.
Influence of Sample Depth and Well Characteristics on Water Quality Expectation
Samples were taken from wells with depths between 260 and 771 feet. Variations in well depth can affect water quality since deeper wells may access different water strata. Homeowners should be aware that their own well's depth and construction influence water hardness and related laundry effects, emphasizing the need for personal testing.
This summary reflects groundwater data from the Union County 124SPRT aquifer as recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey. For detailed information, homeowners can consult the government source at waterdata.usgs.gov.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2019-09-18. 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 124SPRT aquifer (Union County): 14 results from 11 wells, median 4.43 mg/L, range 1.75-51.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold