Fleck Fluoride Filter

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Distinguishing Fluoride from Other Water Concerns

Fluoride Presence Is Different from Iron or Hardness Issues

Fluoride is a naturally occurring element measured separately from common household water concerns such as iron staining or water hardness. Unlike these, fluoride does not cause scaling or discoloration.

Fluoride Detection Does Not Imply Contamination

The U.S. Geological Survey found fluoride in all six measurements from three wells in the Clackamas County aquifer 110ALVM area, but at concentrations well below any federal limits set for safety.

Testing for Fluoride Is Specific and Requires Laboratory Analysis

Fluoride levels are determined through specialized laboratory methods that report exact concentrations. Only a test of your specific water can determine your household fluoride level.

How Fleck System Technology Addresses Fluoride

Targeted Removal Through Ion Exchange

The Fleck Fluoride Filter uses ion exchange technology designed to reduce fluoride concentrations by exchanging fluoride ions with others less impactful, effectively lowering fluoride in water.

Customizable for Household Usage

The system ships ready to configure according to expected water demand, ensuring it meets daily household consumption without excess or deficiency in treatment capacity.

Maintenance-Free on Arrival

The Fleck system arrives ready for immediate connection into your water line with no additional components needed to start reducing fluoride levels.

Understanding Terms in Fluoride Sampling Records

Detected Means Measured at or Above Reporting Threshold

All six samples from the Clackamas County aquifer detected fluoride, meaning instruments measured it at or above the method’s minimum reporting limit.

Median Represents the Middle Value in the Sample Set

The median fluoride level from the samples was 0.075 milligrams per liter (mg/L), indicating half the results were below and half were above this concentration.

Range Shows Minimum and Maximum Levels Measured

Fluoride concentrations in the samples ranged from 0.05 mg/L to 0.17 mg/L, providing a scope of variability within the area’s groundwater.

Matching Treatment Capacity to Household Water Use

Estimate Daily Water Consumption

Calculate your household’s average daily water use to determine appropriate treatment system sizing. Typical US household use ranges from 50 to 100 gallons per person per day.

Choose System Capacity Accordingly

Select a system sized to handle your estimated daily volume, ensuring effective fluoride reduction without frequent regeneration or premature exhaustion of the media.

Consider Peak Usage Periods

Account for variations such as guests or seasonal occupancy changes when assessing water treatment system capacity needs.

Additional Questions Unique to Commercial or Industrial Settings

Higher Flow and Volume Requirements

Commercial operations may require treatment systems with greater throughput and higher fluoride removal capacities than typical residential units.

Regulatory Compliance Focus

Businesses may need treatment solutions that document fluoride reduction with certified testing for regulatory reporting.

System Integration and Monitoring

More complex water systems might require integration with other treatment steps and continuous monitoring equipment not usually needed for households.

Clarifying What the Fluoride Range Indicates Against Federal Standards

All Measured Values Are Below the Federal Maximum Contaminant Level

The recorded fluoride concentrations of 0.05 to 0.17 mg/L in Clackamas County's aquifer samples are well below the federal safety threshold of 4.0 mg/L.

Detection Does Not Mean Exceedance or Health Risk

Detection of fluoride simply means it was measurable. No result indicated exceeding the legal or health-based limit.

Range Does Not Predict Your Well Water Fluoride Level

Because these data represent area-wide aquifer sampling, they do not substitute for a specific test of your household’s water source.

To meet your household’s fluoride reduction needs based on daily water use, the Fleck Fluoride Filter provides a direct-purchase option. This system ships ready to configure and allows you to match treatment capacity effectively to your home water demand.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2012-06-06. 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 Fluoride in the 110ALVM aquifer (Clackamas County): 6 results from 3 wells, median 0.075 mg/L, range 0.05-0.17 mg/L; none above any federal threshold