Number of Samples and Wells Behind the Iron Data
In Bossier Parish, groundwater sampling was performed on aquifer 124SPRT with 10 iron measurements taken from 4 different wells between March 2010 and November 2014. These wells varied in depth from 107 to 360 feet. While the sample size gives a snapshot of iron presence in this area, it remains relatively small. This means the reported iron levels may not capture all fluctuations or conditions present throughout the entire aquifer or every well in the parish.
Maintenance Rhythm of the Autotrol Iron Bacteria & Slime Filter
The Autotrol Iron Bacteria & Slime Filter ships ready to configure for home water treatment systems. Its maintenance schedule is straightforward: periodic backwashing to clear trapped iron bacteria and slime is needed along with occasional media replacement based on usage and water quality. This rhythm helps maintain effective removal of iron bacteria without complex upkeep demands.
How the Autotrol System Removes Iron Bacteria
The Autotrol Iron Bacteria & Slime Filter uses a specially designed filter media that physically traps iron bacteria and the slime they produce. Through its controlled backwash cycles, it flushes out buildup that can cause staining, clogging, or unpleasant effects in water. This process reduces iron bacteria presence, improving water clarity and quality for household use.
Understanding 'Detected,' 'Median,' and 'Range' in the Sampling Record
All 10 samples in the Bossier Parish aquifer 124SPRT detected iron at varying levels—from as low as 4.7 micrograms per liter to as high as 1,720 micrograms per liter, with a median value of 1,375 micrograms per liter. Detection means instruments measured iron in each sample, but none of these results exceeded any federal thresholds for health or safety. Median indicates the middle value, representing a typical concentration in this dataset, while the range shows the spread of values measured.
Iron Bacteria Sources in Bossier Parish Groundwater
In this region, iron bacteria develop naturally where iron is present in groundwater, particularly in aquifer 124SPRT. The bacteria thrive by oxidizing dissolved iron, which leads to slime formation and potential staining in water systems. Factors such as well depth and oxygen levels influence their presence, with the sampled wells ranging widely in depth, reflecting different iron conditions at varying subsurface levels.
Choosing a treatment depends on testing your own water to determine iron bacteria presence and concentration. The Autotrol Iron Bacteria & Slime Filter offers a documented approach to managing typical iron bacteria impacts in Bossier Parish homes.
In summary, the government sampling provides a useful overview but cannot replace testing your own water. For households in Bossier Parish considering treatment, understanding these sampling details and how the Autotrol technology works helps clarify your water quality management decisions.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2014-11-04. 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 Iron in the 124SPRT aquifer (Bossier Parish): 10 results from 4 wells, median 1375.0 ug/L, range 4.7-1720.0 ug/L; none above any federal threshold