Is the combination of acid and hardness in your home's water a concern? In Caledonia County, water drawn from aquifer 112SRFD generally exhibits a pH range indicating neutral to slightly alkaline water. Understanding this region’s data helps guide what you might expect in your household water quality.
How Sample Depth and Source Type Affect Water Quality Expectations
Sampling Depth Corresponds to Well Depth
The U.S. Geological Survey sampling in Caledonia County involves wells approximately 116 feet deep, matching typical residential well depths. This similarity means the sample data reflects water conditions likely relevant for many homes drawing from this aquifer.
Groundwater from Aquifer 112SRFD Is a Consistent Source
The aquifer provides a stable source, so measurements over multiple years can be used to establish a reliable water quality baseline for this area.
Applying Median and Range Data to Your Home
Median pH Is 8.05 Standard Units
The median pH found in samples shows mildly alkaline water, meaning the water is not acidic based on these area wells.
Range of pH from 7.9 to 8.2
This range falls comfortably within the U.S. EPA’s secondary standard for pH, 6.5 to 8.5, which focuses on aesthetic qualities rather than health.
What the Measured pH Range Means Against Federal Standards
pH Values Within Secondary Standards
None of the sampled results fell below 6.5, so the water in this aquifer is not acidic enough to be considered corrosive by EPA criteria.
Secondary Standards Address Taste and Corrosivity, Not Safety
The EPA’s pH secondary standard is set to limit staining and material corrosion; exceeding or falling below the range is not a health violation.
Household Symptoms Related to Acid and Hardness
Signs of Hard Water
Hardness typically causes scale buildup on fixtures and dullness on surfaces. These symptoms may be noticed in Caledonia County homes affected by the aquifer water, separate from acidity concerns.
Acidity Symptoms Less Likely At This pH Range
Water at or above pH 7 indicates low likelihood of acid-related corrosion issues but testing your own water is necessary to confirm.
Comparing Caledonia County to Neighboring Regions
Similar Aquifer Conditions May Exist Nearby
Neighboring counties with similar geology might have comparable pH ranges, but local variations in well depth and source can cause differences.
Avoid Assuming Uniformity Across Counties
Each sampling record applies only to its specific area; broader regional trends should be interpreted cautiously.
Evaluating Treatment Capacity for Your Household
Match System Capacity to Daily Water Use
Consider your household’s daily water demand when selecting treatment. The Fleck Acidic Water + Hard Water (Well) System offers a grain capacity of 32,000, supporting moderate to larger family needs.
System Addresses Both Acid and Hardness Together
This system is designed to neutralize acidic conditions while reducing hardness, providing balanced water quality benefits for home use.
The data reviewed here summarize U.S. Geological Survey groundwater sampling from four well results collected between 2011 and 2017 in Caledonia County’s aquifer 112SRFD. For detailed records, visit the U.S. Geological Survey monitoring location page linked through government water data resources.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2017-06-14. 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 pH in the 112SRFD aquifer (Caledonia County): 4 results from 1 wells, median 8.05 standard units, range 7.9-8.2 standard units; EPA secondary standard for pH is 6.5-8.5 (aesthetic/corrosivity, not health-based); 0 of 4 sampled results fell below 6.5
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