Water in Sherburne County comes primarily from aquifer 112PLSC, a groundwater source feeding residential taps through local wells. This aquifer’s minerals influence the way water behaves with soap and detergents in everyday use.
Soap Lather Feels Different When Treated with the Fleck System
When the Fleck Soap Won't Lather System is configured to address mineral content, treated water typically produces more abundant and smoother soap lather compared to untreated water. This improvement happens because the Fleck System modifies calcium and magnesium levels that can interfere with soap’s action, allowing soap to foam better and rinse cleaner at the tap.
Public Records Show Regional Water Hardness, Not Individual Well Conditions
The U.S. Geological Survey collected 21 groundwater samples from 16 wells between 2011 and 2018 in Sherburne County's 112PLSC aquifer, finding calcium and magnesium concentrations that translate to median hardness of 316 mg/L, ranging from 145 to 408 mg/L. These samples reflect the area's typical groundwater but do not measure any individual household well. To understand your own water's composition, testing your specific well or tap water through a certified laboratory is necessary.
Household Soap Lather Issues May Indicate Mineral Interference, But Not Always
- Soap that fails to lather well despite rinsing thoroughly often relates to calcium and magnesium minerals binding with soap molecules.
- Other causes, such as soap formulation or water temperature, do not show the same pattern of lather reduction caused by these minerals.
- Soft or well-lathering water does not guarantee absence of minerals, and hard water does not always cause noticeable lather issues; symptoms vary by water use and soap type.
Leaving Mineral-Related Soap Lather Problems Untreated May Reduce Cleaning Efficiency
Over time, persistent mineral interference can reduce soap effectiveness, requiring more soap to achieve similar cleaning results. This situation may increase household expenditure on soap or detergent and cause residue buildup on surfaces. However, it does not pose a health risk or a water quality violation as defined by federal standards.
Calcium and Magnesium Enter Groundwater in Sherburne County Naturally
Calcium and magnesium minerals dissolve from soil and rock during percolation of rainwater through the earth, contributing to water hardness in aquifer 112PLSC. Sampling wells 8 to 57 feet deep have consistently shown these minerals present, which is typical for the region’s geology.
In summary, Sherburne County's aquifer 112PLSC water contains naturally occurring minerals that can affect soap lather quality. Publicly available records provide an overview of regional conditions but do not replace specific household water testing. The Fleck Soap Won't Lather System ships ready to configure and can help households improve soap lather performance by addressing mineral content.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2018-07-31. 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 Hardness, Ca, Mg in the 112PLSC aquifer (Sherburne County): 21 results from 16 wells, median 316.0 mg/L, range 145.0-408.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold
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