If You Note Consistent Metallic or Bitter Taste or Unusual Water Staining
Many homeowners notice subtle changes in water quality without knowing why. In Shelby County’s aquifer 112TRRC, USGS sampling from 24 wells between 2011 and 2019 found arsenic measured in 39 of 56 samples, with concentrations ranging from 0.03 to 0.42 micrograms per liter (µg/L). The median concentration was 0.11 µg/L. These values are based on multiple wells 34 to 93 feet deep and represent a broad regional picture—not your specific well’s arsenic level.
Given that all results were below any federal arsenic standards, the presence alone doesn’t confirm a harmful level but does indicate arsenic is detectable in the region’s groundwater.
If You Want to Determine What Treatment Output Matches Your Household’s Daily Water Use
Understanding your household’s typical water consumption is crucial before selecting arsenic treatment. Average residential water use varies but identifying your daily volume in gallons or liters helps ensure treatment capacity fits. The treatment system should handle peak daily demand without reducing flow or efficiency.
Testing your source water for arsenic concentration is the only way to confirm exact treatment needs. The Pentair Arsenic Filter is designed to serve various household sizes by matching capacity to consumption, offering a scalable approach for arsenic reduction where needed.
If You Observe Certain Water Symptoms That May or May Not Relate to Arsenic
Arsenic presence in water typically does not cause taste, odor, or appearance changes at the low regional levels detected in Shelby County. Symptoms such as metallic taste, bitter flavor, or staining can occur with higher arsenic but also result from other minerals or water chemistry factors.
Therefore, these symptoms alone do not confirm arsenic contamination; professional water testing is essential to determine if arsenic is contributing to household water issues.
If You Are Considering How Treated Water Will Differ at the Tap
Using the Pentair Arsenic Filter modifies water by reducing dissolved arsenic content while maintaining water clarity and taste. The treatment process targets arsenic specifically without imparting other tastes or odors. Post-treatment water typically appears unchanged visually but aligns with regulatory arsenic reduction goals when properly matched to your household’s demand and water quality.
If You Want to Know How the Pentair Arsenic Filter Works to Address Detected Arsenic
The Pentair System uses a specialized filtration media designed to adsorb and remove arsenic ions from water effectively. This technology reduces dissolved arsenic concentrations, enabling households in Shelby County’s 112TRRC aquifer region to achieve lower arsenic levels at the tap. It operates by passing water through media that binds arsenic, leaving the treated water cleaner and safer for daily use.
For households measuring their daily water use and testing well water arsenic, the Pentair Arsenic Filter ships ready to configure and can be selected to meet your demand and concentration requirements.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2019-06-11. 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 Arsenic in the 112TRRC aquifer (Shelby County): 56 results from 24 wells, median 0.11 ug/L, range 0.03-0.42 ug/L; none above any federal threshold
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