How do I size a treatment system for acid and hardness issues in my Morehouse Parish home? Residential sizing depends first on understanding common water conditions in your area's aquifer and then matching treatment capacity to your household's water use.
Depth and Source Impact on Water Quality Expectations
The U.S. Geological Survey groundwater samples from Morehouse Parish’s aquifer 124SPRT were taken from wells between 600 and 774 feet deep. Water chemistry can vary with depth, and deep wells typically have more stable conditions. For households drawing from this aquifer, the pH measurement range and hardness averages from these deep wells provide a baseline to anticipate what your water might present before testing your own supply.
Measured pH Range Versus Federal Secondary Standard
Samples showed a median pH of 8.7 with a range from 8.4 to 8.8 standard units. The EPA secondary standard for pH—focused on aesthetic and corrosivity factors—is 6.5 to 8.5. None of the 22 samples fell below 6.5, indicating water in this area is not acidic by that measure. However, the slight elevation above 8.5 in some samples means the pH is mildly alkaline, not acidic. Keep in mind this standard addresses appearance and plumbing effects, not health safety.
Interpreting Terms: Detected, Median, and Range in Area Sampling Records
Every sample detected pH within the range noted—no samples were below the reporting limit. "Detected" means the test instrument measured a pH value within the samples. The "median" is the midpoint value, with half the readings higher and half lower. The "range" describes the lowest and highest values recorded. These figures reflect collective data from the two sampled wells only and do not specify your well’s water quality.
Commercial vs Residential Considerations in Acid and Hardness Treatment
Commercial or industrial operators often require continuous monitoring and larger treatment capacities due to higher water volumes and process sensitivity. Household sizing focuses on average daily water use and peak flow rates rather than regulatory reporting or industrial standards. Households should base treatment sizing on personal consumption patterns combined with water quality test results specific to their supply.
Matching Treatment Capacity to Household Water Demand
With a grain capacity of 32,000, the Fleck Acidic Water + Hard Water (Well) System ships ready to configure for residential applications. To size appropriately, estimate your daily water usage—usually between 75 to 100 gallons per person—and consider hardness and acidity levels from your own water test. The system’s capacity will determine how long it treats water before regeneration, ensuring effectiveness without overuse or waste.
To resolve your sizing questions conclusively, have your household’s water tested by a certified laboratory for actual pH and hardness. The resulting data will guide how much treatment capacity you need to address your water’s characteristics reliably and efficiently.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2018-09-20. 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 124SPRT aquifer (Morehouse Parish): 22 results from 2 wells, median 8.7 standard units, range 8.4-8.8 standard units; EPA secondary standard for pH is 6.5-8.5 (aesthetic/corrosivity, not health-based); 0 of 22 sampled results fell below 6.5
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