Data from U.S. Geological Survey groundwater sampling in Jerome County’s aquifer 110SKRV provide insights into the local water’s acid and hardness levels, but they cannot specify conditions in any one household’s well or tap. The 68 samples from 25 wells, collected between 2010 and 2019, show pH values ranging from 7.3 to 8.3 standard units with a median of 7.9. Since pH indicates acidity or alkalinity, this range suggests water in the area is generally neutral to slightly alkaline rather than acidic. However, these figures describe samples 140 to 563 feet deep and do not guarantee any one well’s characteristics.
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If you consider the breadth and depth of government sampling in the region
The 68 samples from 25 separate wells represent a significant data set for Jerome County’s 110SKRV aquifer over nearly a decade. This number of samples from various depths helps characterize the general range of pH but does not reveal hardness concentrations, which must be determined separately. The wide range of well depths means water chemistry can vary by depth and well construction, so localized conditions may differ from the aggregated data. Understanding this helps frame expectations but also underlines the need for private testing.
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If you wonder how source depth and well design influence what your water might contain
The sampled wells ranged from 140 to 563 feet deep, a range that can affect water chemistry since deeper groundwater often interacts differently with minerals and geological formations. In Jerome County’s aquifer, these differences can influence acidity and hardness levels. Well construction and depth create variability that regional averages cannot resolve, so homeowners should consider testing their own water to determine local conditions and tailor treatment accordingly.
If you want to understand how acid and hardness enter the groundwater system here
Acidity and hardness typically result from natural geological processes, where water dissolves mineral deposits underground. In Jerome County, the aquifer’s composition leads to water pH ranging from neutral to mildly alkaline. Hardness is often caused by dissolved calcium and magnesium. These constituents vary with local geology and aquifer depth, influencing water quality in individual wells.
If you compare public water records with private well testing for your home
Government sampling presents a useful overview of water quality in the aquifer but cannot substitute for private well testing that measures the exact condition of your household water. Public records report median pH and range based on aggregated data from many wells, while private testing provides actionable information on your specific water’s acid and hardness levels. Combining both types of data offers the best foundation for deciding on treatment needs.
These findings reflect groundwater characteristics sampled from 25 wells in Jerome County’s aquifer 110SKRV, as documented by the U.S. Geological Survey. For more detailed water quality records, visit the official USGS site linked above.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2019-06-20. 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 110SKRV aquifer (Jerome County): 68 results from 25 wells, median 7.9 standard units, range 7.3-8.3 standard units; EPA secondary standard for pH is 6.5-8.5 (aesthetic/corrosivity, not health-based); 0 of 68 sampled results fell below 6.5
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