Government sampling in Union Parish's aquifer 124SPRT found iron present in all tested wells, with levels ranging from 4.0 to 920.0 micrograms per liter across 23 samples from 7 wells between 2010 and 2012.
Samples and Wells Supporting the Iron Data
Number of Wells and Samples
The data reflects 23 samples collected from 7 wells ranging from 350 to 725 feet deep across Union Parish’s aquifer 124SPRT.
Implications of Sample Size
The relatively small number of wells means these figures represent general regional conditions rather than every individual well’s water quality in Union Parish.
Understanding Secondary Standards versus Health-Based Limits
Iron and Aesthetic Concerns
Secondary standards for iron address issues like staining and taste, not safety. The iron levels detected did not exceed any federal health-based limits.
Why This Matters
Even when iron is detected, it does not indicate a health risk but may cause water discoloration or other aesthetic issues common in hard water.
Treatment Technology for Iron and Hardness
How the Fleck System Works
The Fleck Iron + Hard Water (Well) System uses a technology designed to reduce iron and soften hard water by exchanging hardness minerals and filtering iron out, supporting clearer and less abrasive water.
Capacity and Suitability
With a grain capacity of 32,000, this system is configured to manage typical household volumes of hard water and iron content consistent with this region’s groundwater profile.
Household Variations Affecting Treatment
Large Household Water Use
Higher water consumption in larger homes may require closer monitoring of system performance or periodic regeneration to maintain iron and hardness control.
Second Homes and Seasonal Properties
Properties used seasonally should consider water quality changes over idle periods and may need to check system readiness when occupied.
Laboratory Testing and Interpretation
What a Certified Lab Test Includes
Testing your own water through a certified laboratory will report iron levels as micrograms per liter along with hardness measurements, providing a clear picture of your water's condition.
How to Read Your Results
Compare your test results to regional data and secondary standards to determine if treatment would improve water quality and household comfort.
Public-System Records versus Private Well Testing
What Public Records Show
Public-system records provide regional water quality trends but are not specific to individual household wells in Union Parish.
Why Private Well Testing Is Essential
Each private well may have different iron and hardness levels, so direct testing is necessary to make informed decisions about water treatment needs.
Final Step: Obtain a certified laboratory iron and hardness test for your water supply; if iron levels and hardness exceed aesthetic preferences, the Fleck Iron + Hard Water (Well) System offers a documented way to manage these conditions effectively.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2012-09-27. 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 Iron in the 124SPRT aquifer (Union Parish): 23 results from 7 wells, median 8.5 ug/L, range 4.0-920.0 ug/L; none above any federal threshold
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