What does the range of nitrate concentrations measured in Bernalillo County mean compared to federal water standards?
Government groundwater sampling in Bernalillo County's aquifer 112SNTFU shows nitrate and nitrite (inorganic nitrogen) levels ranging from 0.042 to 1.87 milligrams per liter, with a median value of 0.465 mg/L. None of the 179 samples collected from 16 wells between 2013 and 2020 exceeded federal limits for nitrate. This means that while nitrate is regularly detected, it has not been found at levels considered to pose a health risk in this area. However, these measurements apply only to the sampled wells in the region and should not be assumed to represent the nitrate concentration in any individual household well. Nitrate presence below federal thresholds is not a violation or unsafe condition but may affect taste or suitability for some uses.
How do public water system records compare to private well testing in determining nitrate levels for a household?
Public water system records provide data for community-supplied water and their well-defined distribution. This data can be useful for understanding regional trends but does not reveal the nitrate level in a private well serving a single household. Private well owners must obtain specific testing of their own water to know actual nitrate concentrations. Regional government sampling, like the US Geological Survey’s aquifer study, delivers a broad view but cannot substitute for localized water quality tests essential to making decisions about the need for treatment equipment.
How does the Fleck Nitrate & Nitrite (Well) Filter address nitrate in household water?
The Fleck Nitrate & Nitrite (Well) Filter uses a filtration process designed to reduce inorganic nitrogen compounds, including nitrate and nitrite, from well water. By passing water through specialized media, it effectively lowers nitrate concentrations to meet user needs. This product ships ready to configure for use with household water systems and represents a documented solution for nitrate treatment tailored to residential demand.
How extensive is the nitrate data for Bernalillo County’s aquifer, and what does the sample size imply?
The nitrate data comes from 179 individual samples collected over nearly seven years from 16 different wells ranging in depth from 100 to 1630 feet. This sampling provides a reasonably robust picture of nitrate presence across the aquifer but is still limited to specific well locations. Variability exists in groundwater quality, so the regional data should be used as a guide rather than a definitive statement about any one well's water quality.
How should a household evaluate the capacity of nitrate treatment equipment against its daily water use?
When choosing nitrate treatment, it is important to consider the household’s daily water consumption, including cooking, cleaning, and drinking needs. Treatment equipment like the Fleck Nitrate & Nitrite (Well) Filter is designed with capacities to handle various demand levels, but matching the system size to expected water usage ensures effective performance. Understanding water usage patterns helps in selecting a unit that maintains nitrate reduction without overburdening the equipment.
In summary, the US Geological Survey’s nitrate results for Bernalillo County’s aquifer 112SNTFU show nitrate detected in many wells but always below federal limits, based on 179 samples from 16 wells. This regional data offers a helpful overview but individual well testing is necessary to confirm household water quality. The Fleck Nitrate & Nitrite (Well) Filter provides a documented method to reduce nitrate in well water, configured to meet residential daily demands. For more detailed data, see the US Geological Survey monitoring location 350408106335602.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2020-01-09. 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 Inorganic nitrogen (nitrate and nitrite) in the 112SNTFU aquifer (Bernalillo County): 179 results from 16 wells, median 0.465 mg/L, range 0.042-1.87 mg/L; none above any federal threshold