What Area Sampling Data Can and Cannot Tell You
The chloride levels measured in Jackson County's aquifer 111ALVM come from 54 wells sampled 315 times between June 2010 and May 2026. These samples give a broad picture of the aquifer's water quality but do not identify the specific chloride concentration in your household well or tap water. Only testing your own water can reveal its particular corrosivity.
Seasonal and Multi-Year Variation Observed in Chloride Levels
Sampling Dates Spanning Sixteen Years
The chloride measurements occur over a long period, showing how water quality varies with time. Seasonal weather patterns and annual water use can cause chloride levels to fluctuate.
Wide Range of Chloride Concentrations
Results range from 3.11 mg/L to 139.0 mg/L chloride within the sampled wells, indicating natural variation across locations and times in the aquifer.
Long-Term Effects of Untreated Corrosive Water
Gradual Pipe and Fixture Wear
Corrosive water can slowly damage household plumbing materials over years, causing leaks, reduced water flow, and increased maintenance needs.
Possible Metal Leaching
Corrosivity may promote leaching of metals from plumbing materials into water, which could affect taste or aesthetics but not necessarily indicate a health risk if water meets local safety criteria.
Influence of Well Depth and Source Variation on Corrosivity Expectations
Sample Depth Range and Its Significance
The wells sampled in this area extend from 20 to 124 feet deep. Deeper wells may show different chloride levels due to geological and hydrological factors.
Variability by Aquifer Zone
Water drawn from different parts of the aquifer can have differing chloride concentrations, so the exact source location impacts corrosivity.
How to Interpret Median and Range Figures as a Homeowner
Understanding the Median Chloride Level of 22.5 mg/L
The median value means half of the measured samples contained chloride below 22.5 mg/L and half above, providing a central tendency for the area.
Considering the Range from 3.11 to 139.0 mg/L
The lowest and highest reported values show potential variability residents might encounter but do not reflect any one household’s water.
Differences Between Public System Records and Private Well Testing
Public Records Reflect Regional Averages
Government sampling offers valuable baseline data but is not a substitute for individual water analysis.
Testing Private Wells Is Essential for Specific Diagnosis
Only direct testing of your well water can determine corrosivity and inform whether treatment like the Fleck Corrosive Water Damaging Pipes Filter may be appropriate.
These chloride measurements represent Jackson County's aquifer 111ALVM based on U.S. Geological Survey data from sampled wells between June 2010 and May 2026. For full details, visit the official government water data source.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2026-05-07. 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 Chloride in the 111ALVM aquifer (Jackson County): 315 results from 54 wells, median 22.5 mg/L, range 3.11-139.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold
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