The U.S. Geological Survey groundwater data for FIPS 130, aquifer 112DFSF, sampled from two area wells between 2011 and 2017, reports total dissolved solids (TDS) concentrations ranging from 0.07 to 89.0 mg/L, with a median of 53.0 mg/L. None of these results exceed federal benchmarks. This record informs regional water quality but does not directly describe an individual household well.
How will the treated water at my tap change after using the system?
Once configured with the Autotrol Complete Well System, the household water will typically contain lower levels of dissolved solids contributing to taste and potential staining. The system’s 32,000-grain capacity reduces dissolved minerals that affect water clarity and texture, improving overall water quality experienced daily at faucets and showers.
How does the Autotrol Complete Well System reduce total dissolved solids?
The Autotrol System employs a process that exchanges or traps dissolved minerals within its media as water passes through. This reduces concentrations of dissolved solids by capturing minerals responsible for hardness and other aesthetic effects. It does not alter water chemistry beyond mineral reduction and does not remove dissolved gases or microorganisms.
How can I determine if the 32,000-grain capacity fits my household water demand?
To size the system properly, measure your household’s daily water use in gallons. Then estimate the grain capacity needed based on the typical dissolved solids level in your well water—ideally established by testing your own well water. The 32,000-grain capacity corresponds to the number of mineral grains the system will treat before regeneration or media replacement is required.
Why do secondary aesthetic standards for dissolved solids differ from health-based limits?
Secondary standards address taste, odor, staining, and corrosivity rather than health risk. The federal guidelines for TDS indicate levels at which water may have noticeable aesthetic changes. The groundwater samples in this area show levels well below any health-based thresholds, so aesthetic issues may be minimal or absent.
What does the detected range of total dissolved solids mean compared to federal standards?
The median and range of TDS detected in area wells show variability typical for the aquifer but consistently below federal secondary thresholds. Detection simply means measurements found dissolved solids; it does not indicate violation or unsafe water. Individual well tests are necessary to know specific water conditions.
For household use, pairing your measured daily water consumption with a treatment system sized for a 32,000-grain capacity, such as the Autotrol Complete Well System, offers a solution designed to reduce total dissolved solids effectively. Confirm your own water’s dissolved solids level through testing to ensure this capacity meets your household demand.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2017-05-10. 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 Total dissolved solids in the 112DFSF aquifer (FIPS 130): 9 results from 2 wells, median 53.0 mg/L, range 0.07-89.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold
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