Fleck Spotty Dishes & Glassware System

Buy Now

View full details

Understanding Bernalillo County’s Aquifer Water Delivery to Your Home

Water drawn for household use in Bernalillo County, NM, often comes from the S100RIOGRD aquifer. This underground water source feeds wells varying in depth from 468 to 522 feet. Water from these wells then progresses through home plumbing to reach your taps. The quality characteristics of this regional aquifer influence how water behaves in daily use, including dishwashing.

Interpreting the Median and Range of Aquifer Mineral Content

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded 41 separate wells in this aquifer from May 2017 to November 2018. The median measurement of calcium and magnesium combined was 231.0 mg/L, with individual readings ranging from 101.0 mg/L up to 1260.0 mg/L. These figures represent typical mineral content in groundwater near your home, not specific to your own well. This range shows that mineral levels vary widely even within the same aquifer.

The Role of Seasonal and Multi-Year Variation in Water Quality

Samples collected over one and a half years reveal that mineral concentrations fluctuate over time. The wide range in results from these dates suggests that spot formation potential in water may rise or fall seasonally or over multiple years. You may notice varying spot patterns depending on when water is drawn, even if your home systems stay constant.

Why Aesthetic Secondary Standards Differ from Health-Based Limits

Levels detected in these water samples are below all federal health-based thresholds. Minerals measured here influence taste, staining, and spotting rather than safety. Regulations set secondary standards to guide taste and appearance, not to signal health risks. Therefore, detection means measurement, not a violation or concern requiring legal action.

Which Household Fixtures and Procedures First Show Spotting Effects

Fixed appliances and glassware exposed to this water can exhibit visible spots. Dishwashers, glassware, faucets, and sinks show early signs due to mineral residue left after evaporation. Even when existing equipment is functioning, rising mineral variation or quantity may exceed what the current system can handle, leading to more frequent spotting.

What the Measuring Range Means Relative to Federal Standards and What It Does Not Indicate

The range of calcium and magnesium levels measured is typical for this aquifer and is not an indication of water safety issues. No results surpassed any federal limits. However, values approaching the higher end may create challenges for drying and rinsing dishes without spots. This information assists in understanding the scope of the issue rather than diagnosing a specific household problem.

How Treated Water Changes at the Tap Using Fleck System Technology

The Fleck Spotty Dishes & Glassware System ships ready to configure and addresses mineral-related spotting by reducing the minerals responsible for residue. Once water passes through this technology, dishes and glassware dry cleaner and spot-free. This approach supplements existing equipment that may no longer fully manage mineral loads from the aquifer.

In summary, Bernalillo County residents draw water from an aquifer with mineral levels that vary widely over time. Understanding median and range data helps gauge potential for dish spotting. The measured mineral levels do not indicate health issues but may affect household water aesthetics. Evaluating how treated water changes with the Fleck System can guide choices toward consistently spot-free dishes.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2018-11-29. 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 S100RIOGRD aquifer (Bernalillo County): 41 results from 41 wells, median 231.0 mg/L, range 101.0-1260.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold