Fleck Lead in Water Filter

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This week, you are deciding which type of water treatment equipment suits your household’s lead removal needs in Anne Arundel County.

What happens when lead in water goes untreated for years?

Lead can enter drinking water primarily through plumbing materials, not directly from the source water in Anne Arundel's Glen Burnie-Broadneck system, which reports no health-based lead violations. However, if lead is present in a home’s plumbing and not addressed, it may accumulate over time. Chronic ingestion of lead at elevated levels is known to affect multiple body systems, particularly in children and pregnant women, potentially causing developmental and neurological issues. Since federal testing records for this system show a 90th percentile lead concentration of 0 mg/L in 2018, it indicates minimal occurrence distributed among tested locations rather than none in all homes.

How does the Fleck System treat lead in household water?

The Fleck Lead in Water Filter is designed to reduce lead contaminants that pass from plumbing or fixtures into household water. Through specialized filtration media and technology, it captures lead particles, lowering lead concentration before water reaches faucets. This system ships ready to configure for specific household flow demands and does not rely on chemical additives. It provides a physical barrier to lead particles consistent with treatment processes that the public system employs to maintain water quality.

How do seasonal or multi-year variations in lead levels appear in Anne Arundel County records?

The EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) records for Glen Burnie-Broadneck reflect lead sampling for the year ending December 31, 2018, showing a 90th percentile lead measure of 0 mg/L, indicating low lead presence in the tested distribution. No recent data suggests measurable seasonal fluctuation or trend since the system maintains treatment processes coded 141, 145, 240, 341, and others, which collectively support lead control year-round. Variations would typically appear if plumbing corrosion or source changes occurred, but none are noted in recent public sampling results.

What information should you note before seeking advice on lead treatment equipment?

Before deciding on equipment, record the following:

• Your household’s daily water use to determine flow capacity needed.
• Results from a certified water test specific to your home's tap water for lead concentration, since public system data does not show individual home conditions.
• Details about your home’s plumbing age and materials, which influence potential lead presence.
• Any prior notices or water quality reports from your local water supplier.

Which household water quality symptoms indicate lead issues, and which do not?

Lead presence typically does not cause noticeable taste, smell, or color changes in water. Common signs like discoloration or metallic taste suggest other issues like iron or manganese. The absence of these signs does not guarantee lead absence because lead contamination often requires testing for detection. If you see rust or sediment, those are unrelated to lead itself. Testing remains the definitive way to identify lead levels.

Given the Glen Burnie-Broadneck system’s public records with no health-based lead violations and a 2018 lead 90th percentile of 0 mg/L, many households may experience minimal lead risk from source water. However, to address potential lead from plumbing sources effectively, considering the Fleck Lead in Water Filter matched to your household's demand will provide a targeted treatment option.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2018-12-31. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA SDWIS record for GLEN BURNIE-BROADNECK (MD0020017), groundwater supply, serving 290606 people: 0 health-based violations of 13 total; lead 90th percentile 0 mg/L