Example: Interpreting Median and Range of Iron Levels from Kittitas County Aquifer Data
The median iron level across area wells is 18.8 micrograms per liter (ug/L)
This median value represents the middle iron concentration found among 19 wells sampled in the Kittitas County aquifer during 2012, not your specific well.
Reported iron ranges from 4.8 ug/L up to 495 ug/L in tested wells
These numbers show variability in iron content across different depths and locations but do not establish what your household water contains.
Iron was detected in all 19 wells sampled, with none below the reporting limit
Detection means the instrument measured iron presence; it is not a measure of problem severity or health risk by itself.
What the Measured Iron Range Means Against Federal Standards—and What It Does Not
No sampled well iron result in this dataset exceeded any federal health-based threshold
This record confirms iron detected in Kittitas County aquifer wells is below levels considered a health concern by federal standards.
Iron levels above secondary standards affect taste, staining, and equipment lifespan but are not health violations
Secondary standards guide water aesthetics and corrosivity, which impact pipes, appliances, and clothes but do not define safety.
Area aquifer data cannot pinpoint iron or hardness severity in your tap or well water
Your home water may differ significantly, especially if your well depth or local geology varies from sampled sites.
What to Record Before Seeking Advice on Iron and Hardness Treatment
Collect recent water test results specific to your household supply
Only your own well or municipal water analysis can confirm actual iron and hardness levels affecting your home.
Note your water source details including well depth and age
Depth influences mineral content; knowing it helps in matching treatment technology options.
Observe signs such as staining, taste changes, or scale buildup
These indicate iron and hardness impacts though they do not quantify concentration.
How the C-Series Iron + Hard Water System Addresses These Water Challenges
The C-Series System ships ready to configure for household use
Designed with a 32,000 grain capacity, this technology targets removal or neutralization of iron and hardness components common in well water.
It reduces iron particles and softens water hardness to lessen staining and scale
This treatment mitigates the aesthetic and mechanical effects associated with iron and hardness minerals.
Sample Size and Scope Behind the Kittitas County Iron Data
The data is based on 19 separate wells sampled from May to August 2012
Wells ranged in depth from 69 to 840 feet, providing a snapshot of aquifer conditions rather than exhaustive coverage.
A limited number of samples means results may not capture all local variability
Iron concentrations can vary significantly within the aquifer, and individual well conditions may differ from this range.
Understanding 'Detected', 'Median', and 'Range' in Area Sampling Records
'Detected' means the instrument measured iron presence above reporting limits, not a violation
'Median' indicates the middle value among samples, a useful but not definitive water marker
'Range' shows the span of measured values, illustrating variability in water quality within the area
What You Should Not Conclude from This Area Aquifer Data
Area aquifer iron data does not establish the exact iron or hardness level in your household water.
Detection does not mean health risk or legal exceedance; only specific testing of your well or tap water provides that information.
Before pursuing treatment, personal water quality data and household conditions should guide your choices rather than area-wide figures alone.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2012-08-28. 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 aquifer (Kittitas County): 19 results from 19 wells, median 18.8 ug/L, range 4.8-495.0 ug/L; none above any federal threshold