Uranium-Radium in Connecticut Aquifer 112DFSF: Understanding Area Sampling Data
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Area Sampling Captures Seasonal and Multi-Year Variation for Radium-224
Government records for FIPS 110 in Connecticut, covering aquifer 112DFSF, include 18 separate groundwater well samples analyzed from April to September 2017. These wells were between 10 and 155 feet deep, representing various locations within the aquifer. Radium-224 was detected in all samples, with a median activity of 0.16 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) and a range from -0.01 (below detection) to 1.6 pCi/L. Multiple samples over several months help show the natural variability but do not provide a direct measurement of your own household well. Seasonal or year-to-year variations might differ at your location.
Aesthetic Secondary Standards Differ from Health-Based Radium Limits
Radium-224 levels in the sampled wells were all below any federal threshold, which means no exceedance of health-based standards was found in this aquifer’s area samples. It's important to understand that aesthetic secondary standards may address taste, staining, or corrosion but are not health-based limits for uranium or radium. The government figures here reflect activity levels measured, not safety or violation status.
The Effect of Pentair Uranium & Radium System on Treated Water Quality
Should testing of your well water identify uranium or radium levels that you want to reduce, specialized water-treatment systems like the Pentair Uranium & Radium System may be used. This system ships ready to configure for residential use and features a grain capacity of 32,000 grains. Once operational, it reduces uranium and radium content, improving water quality at the tap according to documented specifications for these contaminants.
Plumbing Materials and Age Affect Water Quality Separate from Source Content
Plumbing components and their condition can influence your water’s metal content and aesthetic characteristics independently of the source water’s uranium or radium levels. Copper, galvanized pipes, or older plumbing may introduce other concerns, so addressing uranium-radium does not solve all water quality issues. Testing your household plumbing alongside source water provides a fuller picture.
Distinguishing Public-System Records From Private Well Testing
The government data for FIPS 110 and aquifer 112DFSF documents median and range values from multiple wells but does not substitute for sampling your specific private well. Public or regional records establish background conditions but cannot specify your home’s water quality. Certified laboratory testing of your own water sample is necessary to determine your uranium-radium concentration and if treatment is recommended.
Overall, the groundwater data for Connecticut’s aquifer 112DFSF shows radium-224 detected at levels below federal thresholds during spring and summer of 2017. Your well water may vary, so professional testing is a key step before considering water treatment. For treatment capability, the Pentair Uranium & Radium System offers a residential solution designed to reduce uranium and radium once your water quality is confirmed.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2017-09-05. 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 Radium-224 in the 112DFSF aquifer (FIPS 110): 18 results from 18 wells, median 0.16 pCi/L, range -0.01-1.6 pCi/L; none above any federal threshold