Interpreting Fluoride Detection, Median, and Range in Houston County Data

Detected Means Fluoride Was Measured

Government sampling in Houston County’s aquifer 124EOCN recorded fluoride detected in all three samples taken from two wells between 2013 and 2023. Detection indicates that an instrument measured fluoride present, not that water is unsafe or in violation of regulations.

Median Reflects the Middle Fluoride Value in Samples

The median fluoride concentration was 0.19 mg/L. This value separates half the samples with lower and half with higher fluoride levels within the sampled wells and timeframe, but does not represent your home’s specific water.

Range Shows Variation From Lowest to Highest Measurement

Fluoride ranged from 0.04 to 0.21 mg/L in these samples, indicating some fluctuation in concentration within wells about 48 to 49 feet deep. This range offers insight into natural variability but can differ at your water source.

Why Secondary Aesthetic Standards Do Not Equal Health-Based Limits for Fluoride

Secondary Standards Address Taste, Staining, and Corrosion

Fluoride’s secondary standard limits relate to water aesthetics such as taste and potential staining of fixtures. Even if fluoride exceeds these thresholds, it is not considered a health violation.

Federal Health-Based Limits Are Higher and Not Exceeded Here

None of the samples from Houston County’s aquifer 124EOCN were above the federal fluoride health-based limit. This indicates government data do not suggest a health risk in this area’s groundwater.

Seasonal and Multi-Year Fluoride Variation in Houston County

Sampling Spans Ten Years With Two Wells Sampled

The three fluoride results come from two different wells sampled over a decade, from August 2013 to September 2023. Such timespan sampling helps identify long-term trends rather than short-term spikes.

Fluoride Concentrations Show Limited Variation Over Time

The narrow range from 0.04 to 0.21 mg/L and consistent detection suggest relatively stable fluoride levels in this aquifer segment through various seasons and years.

Using Houston County Data to Understand Your Household Water Fluoride

Median and Range Provide a Regional Fluoride Snapshot

The median 0.19 mg/L and range 0.04 to 0.21 mg/L give a general picture of local groundwater fluoride where wells are 48–49 feet deep. Your own water could differ based on depth, location, and source.

Your Water Requires Specific Testing to Know Fluoride Levels

Only testing your private well or water source can establish your actual fluoride concentration. Area data serve as a guideline but not a substitute for personal water testing.

How Water Changes After Using Fleck Fluoride Filter Technology

Fleck Fluoride Filter Reduces Fluoride Concentrations

This technology uses a proven method to reduce fluoride levels in household plumbing, addressing fluoride concentrations found in regional groundwater like Houston County’s aquifer 124EOCN.

Treated Water at Your Tap Has Lower Fluoride

Once the Fleck Fluoride Filter is ready to configure at home, it works to remove fluoride effectively, improving water quality based on your own tested fluoride levels.

Next Step: Testing Your Household Water Fluoride Level

Order a fluoride analysis from a certified laboratory for your well or water source. A test result showing fluoride concentration will settle whether treatment with a Fleck Fluoride Filter is needed to meet your household’s water quality goals.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2023-09-11. 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 Fluoride in the 124EOCN aquifer (Houston County): 3 results from 2 wells, median 0.19 mg/L, range 0.04-0.21 mg/L; none above any federal threshold