What does a nitrate test report from Navajo County aquifer 220NAVJ show?
Laboratory reports for nitrate and nitrite in water typically list their combined concentration as inorganic nitrogen. For Navajo County's aquifer 220NAVJ, the U.S. Geological Survey sampled 14 wells between 2010 and 2019. Among 40 results, nitrate and nitrite levels ranged from 0.02 to 4.72 mg/L, with a median value near 0.961 mg/L. Thirty-three samples detected inorganic nitrogen, while seven were below the reporting limit. Importantly, none of these samples exceeded any federal health threshold for nitrate.
How do public aquifer records differ from private well testing in understanding nitrate?
Public records reflect sampled wells in a broad area and cannot substitute for a test of your own household water. The wells sampled in this area were deep, ranging from 554 to 3,737 feet, and their nitrate levels provide a general view of groundwater quality in the 220NAVJ aquifer. A private test is necessary to establish your specific water composition. Government sampling helps identify regional trends and inform choices; it does not determine individual well safety or condition.
How is nitrate different from other common household water concerns?
Nitrate and nitrite are forms of inorganic nitrogen unrelated to aesthetic issues like taste or staining caused by chloride or dissolved solids. They are different from contaminants such as bacteria or metals. Elevated nitrate primarily affects water safety, especially for sensitive groups, whereas secondary standards govern appearance or corrosion. Being distinct from many typical water issues, nitrate requires targeted testing and treatment approaches designed specifically for nitrogen compounds.
Does nitrate concentration in this aquifer show seasonal or long-term variation?
The sampling dates span over nine years, from 2010 to 2019, showing detected concentrations fluctuating within the range of 0.02 to 4.72 mg/L. This range suggests natural variation in nitrate presence over time and location within the 220NAVJ aquifer. However, all samples remained below federal nitrate limits, indicating that while nitrate levels vary, they have not reached a level of regulatory concern regionally during that period.
How does the Fleck Nitrate & Nitrite (Well) Filter address nitrate in household water?
The Fleck System designed for nitrate and nitrite reduction operates to remove these inorganic nitrogen compounds from well water. It functions through its specific filtration technology, which directly targets nitrate and nitrite molecules, reducing their concentration to safer levels as determined by your private water test. This equipment ships ready to configure for residential use and is the documented solution suitable for households needing to manage nitrate after confirming levels through laboratory analysis.
Choosing between treatment technologies depends on your water's tested nitrate concentration and household needs. The Fleck Nitrate & Nitrite (Well) Filter offers a reliable method to treat nitrate when it is confirmed present at levels of concern in your water supply.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2019-08-23. 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 220NAVJ aquifer (Navajo County): 40 results from 14 wells, median 0.961 mg/L, range 0.02-4.72 mg/L; none above any federal threshold