Fleck Uranium & Radium System

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Starting Point: Cost-Effective Checks Before Specialized Testing

Understanding uranium-radium in your water begins with confirming the presence and concentration through testing, since local area data cannot substitute for your well's actual composition. Government sampling in Gloucester County aquifer 121CKKD, covering 31 wells at depths between 17 and 162 feet from 2010 to 2018, detected Radium-224 in all 38 samples. The median result was 1.865 pCi/L, with a range from 0.03 to 16.8 pCi/L. Importantly, none of these results exceeded any federal regulatory threshold.

Before ordering a laboratory test for your household, consider inexpensive screening approaches such as checking for odors or discoloration which, while not tied directly to uranium-radium, might suggest general water quality issues that merit investigation.

Maintenance Expectations for the Fleck Uranium & Radium System

The Fleck Uranium & Radium System, designed to handle up to 32,000 grains, ships ready to configure with your plumbing to address uranium-radium in water. Its operation involves periodic replacement of media or regeneration cycles tailored to your household's usage and water profile. Routine checks are recommended to maintain optimal performance, typically on a schedule advised by the product guidelines depending on water volume treated and concentration of constituents.

Signs That May or May Not Indicate Uranium-Radium Issues

Unlike aesthetic issues such as taste or staining, uranium and radium do not produce noticeable odors or color changes in water. Therefore, absence of such symptoms does not rule out the presence of these radionuclides. Conversely, if your water exhibits peculiar tastes or discoloration, these are unlikely caused by uranium-radium but may warrant testing to determine if other constituents are involved.

Understanding Your Certified Laboratory Test Report for Radium-224

A certified lab report for uranium-radium will typically include measured values expressed in picocuries per liter (pCi/L). For example, the USGS sampling in Gloucester County showed detected values ranging from 0.03 to 16.8 pCi/L for Radium-224. Your report will specify if the detected concentration is above or below reporting limits and list comparison thresholds, although detected does not equate to violation. Federal regulations set maximum contaminant levels, and none of the area samples exceeded these.

How the Fleck System Removes Uranium and Radium

The documented treatment approach uses ion exchange or adsorption media capable of reducing uranium and radium concentrations by binding the radionuclides within the system's media. As water passes through, the media captures these constituents from the water, preventing them from reaching your taps. The system's capacity of 32,000 grains ensures significant volume before media replacement or regeneration is needed, providing a practical and effective treatment for residential use.

Which Test to Order and How to Interpret Results

To definitively determine uranium-radium levels in your household water, order a certified laboratory radionuclide analysis specifically measuring Radium-224 and related isotopes. A result below federal maximum contaminant levels would suggest treatment is optional, while results closer to the upper range of Gloucester County sampling might justify use of a specialized system like the Fleck Uranium & Radium System. This single test will clarify your home's water quality status and guide your treatment decision.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2018-09-04. 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 121CKKD aquifer (Gloucester County): 38 results from 31 wells, median 1.865 pCi/L, range 0.03-16.8 pCi/L; none above any federal threshold