What to Record Before Seeking Treatment Advice
When you face faded laundry, start by gathering detailed information about your water supply. In Fremont County, aquifer groundwater sampling by the U.S. Geological Survey shows minerals linked to water hardness at median levels of 118 mg/L calcium plus magnesium, with a range from 77.8 to 325 mg/L measured in 11 samples from 10 wells taken between 2010 and 2011. These values reflect regional conditions, not your specific household's water. To understand your situation precisely, you need your own water tested for these hardness minerals.
How the Fleck System Addresses Mineral Impact on Laundry
The Fleck Faded, Stiff Laundry System is designed to reduce the effects of minerals like calcium and magnesium found in groundwater. This technology works by conditioning water to minimize mineral deposits on fabrics, which can cause fading and stiffness over repeated washes. It ships ready to configure and helps restore laundry brightness by controlling mineral effects in your wash water.
Reading Certified Laboratory Tests for Hardness Minerals
A certified lab test for your water will provide numeric values for calcium and magnesium concentrations, usually reported in milligrams per liter (mg/L). These results indicate how much hardness is present and guide your choice of treatment. Unlike government regional figures, your test reflects your actual source and depth, essential for tailoring your water treatment approach.
Comparing Fremont County Aquifer Records with Neighboring Areas
Fremont County’s aquifer results show a median hardness of 118 mg/L with lowest and highest measurements between 77.8 and 325 mg/L. When you look at a neighboring county, differences in mineral content may exist due to geology or water table depth, but beware of overinterpreting limited data sets. Regional samples give a sense of range, not a specific guarantee about your own water quality.
Understanding the Sample Size and Its Limitations
The USGS data for Fremont County comes from 11 measurements in 10 wells between 113 and 555 feet deep. While this number provides useful insight into typical aquifer mineral levels, it's still a relatively small sample covering a wide area. This means that individual wells in your neighborhood may vary from the median values reported.
Steps to Diagnose and Rule Out Other Causes of Faded Laundry
Begin by checking your laundry habits and detergents, as these can contribute to fading. Next, have a certified laboratory test your well or tap water specifically for calcium and magnesium hardness levels. This targeted approach avoids assumptions based on regional data and confirms what treatment your home needs.
The essential test to order is a certified laboratory water analysis for calcium and magnesium hardness. If results show elevated levels consistent with regional data, the Fleck Faded, Stiff Laundry System provides a documented solution to reduce mineral impact and improve your laundry’s appearance.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2011-09-26. 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 Hardness, Ca, Mg in the aquifer (Fremont County): 11 results from 10 wells, median 118.0 mg/L, range 77.8-325.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold
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