Pentair Iron + Hard Water (Well) System

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Government groundwater sampling in Queens County's aquifer 211LLYD found iron detected in all tested wells, with values from 511.0 to 152,000.0 micrograms per liter (µg/L) and a median of 3,530.0 µg/L. These wells vary in depth from 215 to 930 feet. No federal thresholds were exceeded in this area sample. This record describes the area's water quality; it is not a substitute for testing your household water.

1. Steps to Identify Iron and Hardness Issues in Your Home Water

Check for visible signs and taste differences first

• Look for reddish or brown staining on plumbing fixtures.
• Notice any metallic taste or discoloration in water.

Conduct simple hardness and iron tests

• Use home test kits to get preliminary readings for iron and hardness.

Obtain a certified laboratory water test

• Confirm concentrations of iron and hardness minerals in your exact water supply.
• Identify other relevant factors such as pH or manganese that may affect treatment.

2. How the Pentair Iron + Hard Water (Well) System Addresses Iron and Hardness

Iron removal

• Utilizes filtration media designed to capture dissolved and particulate iron.

Hardness reduction

• Softens water by exchanging hardness minerals such as calcium and magnesium for sodium or potassium.

Capacity and sizing

• Supports up to 32,000 grain capacity, suitable for average household demands with iron and hardness considerations.

3. Adjustments for Larger or Seasonal Household Water Use

Larger households or higher water use

• May require more frequent regeneration cycles or a system with larger grain capacity.

Second or seasonal homes

• Evaluate water quality after inactive periods; iron and hardness levels may vary seasonally.
• Consider system settings that accommodate intermittent use without compromising treatment.

4. Interpreting 'Detected,' Median, and Range in Queens County Sampling

Detected

• Iron was found in every tested well in the area samples but detection alone does not indicate a problem.

Median

• The middle value of iron concentrations sampled was 3,530.0 µg/L, providing a reference point but not your water's exact level.

Range

• Iron concentrations varied widely, from 511.0 to 152,000.0 µg/L, demonstrating spatial variability in the aquifer.

5. What the Measured Range Means Against Federal Standards

No exceedance of federal health-based limits

• None of the sampled wells recorded iron levels above any federal threshold.

Impact on aesthetics and plumbing

• Iron concentrations may affect taste, staining, or sediment but these are not safety violations.

Importance of individual testing

• Your household water requires its own test to determine if treatment is necessary and to size it correctly.

In summary, Queens County's aquifer sampling indicates consistent detection of iron within a wide range but below federal health limits. Proper sizing for your household depends on specific water testing to confirm your iron and hardness levels. The Pentair Iron + Hard Water (Well) System is designed to manage these constituents effectively when selected based on your confirmed demand and water quality.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2023-05-03. 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 211LLYD aquifer (Queens County): 11 results from 6 wells, median 3530.0 ug/L, range 511.0-152000.0 ug/L; none above any federal threshold