Fleck Nitrate & Nitrite (Well) Filter

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Source and Movement of Water in Salt Lake County's 100VLFL Aquifer

Residents in Salt Lake County draw water from various sources, including the 100VLFL aquifer, a groundwater system sampled extensively by the U.S. Geological Survey. This aquifer spans depths from shallow to over a thousand feet. Water from the aquifer typically moves through underground channels before reaching home wells or municipal supplies, influencing the water's composition by the geology and environmental factors present in the region.

Simple Maintenance Needs for the Fleck Nitrate & Nitrite (Well) Filter

The Fleck Nitrate & Nitrite (Well) Filter is designed for home use to help reduce nitrate-related compounds. It ships ready to configure with straightforward instructions. Regular care involves scheduled checks of the filtering media and routine regeneration cycles, which help maintain the filter’s effectiveness. This rhythm ensures the system continues to reduce nitrate and nitrite levels efficiently over time without complex upkeep.

Interpreting Nitrate and Nitrite Levels: A Practical Example

Government sampling of groundwater from 48 wells in Salt Lake County's 100VLFL aquifer between 2010 and 2021 found nitrite present in some samples but always at very low levels. The median concentration was 0.004 mg/L, with a range from 0.001 to 0.067 mg/L. These figures come from wells varying widely in depth and represent an area snapshot, not specific household water. Importantly, no samples exceeded any federal nitrate or nitrite thresholds, indicating the levels detected are within typical background variations.

How the Fleck System Reduces Nitrate and Nitrite

The Fleck System uses specialized filtration media that target nitrate and nitrite compounds through ion exchange technology. This process effectively removes these ions from water by replacing them with less problematic ions, commonly chloride or sulfate, without altering the water’s other essential characteristics. The system’s design ensures ongoing performance with automated regeneration cycles that restore the media’s capacity to treat incoming water continuously.

Steps to Clarify Your Household’s Nitrate Situation

To understand whether nitrate affects your household water, start with a basic evaluation:

• Review any recent municipal water quality reports if you use public water, focusing on nitrate and nitrite data.
• If your water comes from a private well, consider visual or taste changes but remember these don’t conclusively indicate nitrate presence.
• Arrange for an accredited laboratory to test your own water specifically for nitrate and nitrite levels to establish your household’s baseline.

These steps progress from low-cost checks to definitive analysis, ensuring your decisions about treatment are well-informed.

Changes in Tap Water After Using the Fleck Nitrate & Nitrite (Well) Filter

Once configured, the Fleck filter reduces nitrate and nitrite concentrations, which may improve water taste and reduce potential health concerns associated with elevated levels. The treated water retains its normal appearance and other mineral content but benefits from lowered nitrate-related ions, offering peace of mind for families relying on groundwater from Salt Lake County’s aquifer.

To settle your household’s nitrate question, the essential measure is a certified laboratory test confirming the nitrate and nitrite levels in your specific water supply. This single result will indicate whether treatment with a Fleck Nitrate & Nitrite (Well) Filter or other actions are warranted.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2021-12-08. 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 Nitrite in the 100VLFL aquifer (Salt Lake County): 164 results from 48 wells, median 0.004 mg/L, range 0.001-0.067 mg/L; none above any federal threshold