How Fleck System Addresses Well Pump Sediment
Trapping Particulate Matter Before Household Entry
The Fleck Sediment From the Well Pump Filter employs filtration designed specifically to capture physical sediment particles originating from the well pump, preventing them from entering the household water system. This filtration reduces visible sediment accumulation at faucets and minimizes wear on appliances caused by particulate matter.
Maintaining Flow While Removing Sediment
Despite filtering sediment, the system maintains consistent water flow suitable for household needs. By controlling sediment without restricting water supply, it helps stabilize water use throughout the home.
Water Quality After Using the Fleck Sediment Filter
Clearer Water at All Taps
Once water passes through the filter, sediment that would otherwise cloud water or settle in plumbing fixtures is significantly reduced, resulting in clearer water that enhances the user experience at kitchen, bathroom, and laundry taps.
Reduced Sediment Deposits on Plumbing Fixtures
Filtered water limits sediment buildup inside pipes and on aerators and valves, reducing maintenance needs and prolonging plumbing component life.
Interpreting Certified Lab Testing for Specific Conductance
What Specific Conductance Indicates
Specific conductance measures water’s ability to conduct electrical current, which correlates with the concentration of dissolved solids, including minerals and salts. It does not directly measure sediment but can suggest the general presence of dissolved materials in the water.
Reading Test Reports for Gray County
Certified laboratory testing of groundwater samples in Gray County (aquifer 121OGLL) reported specific conductance values ranging from 1250 to 1660 microsiemens per centimeter (uS/cm), with a median of 1480 uS/cm. These results come from four samples taken between 2010 and 2021, all from wells around 207 feet deep.
Data Scope and Limitations for Gray County Groundwater
Small Sample Size Context
The data reflect four samples from one well in the Gray County aquifer 121OGLL; thus, while useful for understanding area trends, they cannot define conditions in any individual private well.
No Federal Threshold Exceeded
All sample readings were below federal thresholds for specific conductance, indicating no regulatory concern for dissolved solids at the time of sampling.
Adjustments for Different Household Scenarios
Large Household Water Use
Higher water demand may require ensuring the sediment filter’s capacity and maintenance schedule align with increased flow to prevent sediment bypass.
Seasonal or Secondary Residences
If water use is intermittent, sediment can settle in pipes during vacant periods; having a filter like the Fleck system helps reduce sediment movement when water flow resumes.
What Not to Assume from Regional Water Quality Data
Area Data Does Not Specify Individual Well Conditions
Government sampling provides insights into regional groundwater but cannot determine sediment levels or specific conductance in your own well water. Only a certified laboratory test of your well sample can provide that information.
Detection Does Not Equal a Problem
The presence of measurable specific conductance in area samples is normal and not a sign of unsafe or problematic water. Sediment issues in household water typically stem from physical particles, not conductance readings alone.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2021-05-05. 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 Specific conductance in the 121OGLL aquifer (Gray County): 4 results from 1 wells, median 1480.0 uS/cm, range 1250.0-1660.0 uS/cm; none above any federal threshold