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Judging Treatment Capacity Against Household Daily Demand

Laboratory Test Reports Show Alpha Particle Activity

Water quality tests for uranium and radium measure alpha particle activity, reported in picocuries per liter (pCi/L). These values appear on certified laboratory reports and are necessary to understand the extent of radioactive constituents in water.

Fleck Uranium & Radium System Capacity

The Fleck Uranium & Radium System offers a treatment capacity of 32,000 grains, adequate for reducing uranium and radium-related alpha particle activity at typical household flow rates. Evaluating your daily water use helps determine how frequently media regeneration or replacement may be needed.

Differences Between Public-System Records and Private-Well Testing

Area Sampling Does Not Reflect Your Well's Specific Condition

The U.S. Geological Survey sampled groundwater in Oakland County's aquifer 112SDGV, collecting 22 alpha particle results from 11 wells ranging 38 to 172 feet deep during August and September 2016. Median alpha particle activity was 0.55 pCi/L, with a range of -0.5 to 6.7 pCi/L. All results were below federal thresholds. However, these figures represent sampled wells in the area, not your household well.

Private Testing Is Required for Accurate Assessment

Only a test of your own water sample from your specific well or source can determine uranium and radium levels in your household water. Local area data informs potential presence but cannot replace individual laboratory analysis.

Impact of Sample Depth, Well Depth, and Source Type

Variation Based on Well Depth

Samples collected from wells between 38 and 172 feet deep show variability in alpha particle activity within Oakland County. Differences in depth influence how uranium and radium may enter groundwater, but depth alone does not quantify your home's water condition.

Source Type Affects Water Composition

Aquifer 112SDGV is the source for the sampled wells, but private wells or municipal supplies may draw from different depths or sources. These differences affect the likelihood and concentration of uranium and radium.

Changes at the Tap Using the Documented Technology

Reduction of Uranium and Radium Activity

After configuring the Fleck Uranium & Radium System, treated water exhibits substantially reduced alpha particle activity, addressing uranium and radium concerns documented in area groundwater. This system targets radioactive particles, improving water safety and quality.

Consistent Capacity for Household Water Use

The system's 32,000-grain capacity supports ongoing treatment without frequent media replacement, maintaining effective uranium and radium reduction for daily household consumption.

Considerations for Large Households, Second Homes, or Seasonal Properties

Increased Demand Affects Treatment Intervals

Larger households with higher water usage may require more frequent system media management due to faster depletion of treatment capacity. Planning for daily consumption is important when evaluating system needs.

Second or Seasonal Homes Need Regular Testing

Properties used intermittently should test water before use to assess uranium and radium levels, as stagnant water or changes in source conditions can alter constituent concentrations between uses.

What the Area Data Does Not Establish

No Direct Measure of Your Water’s Uranium-Radium Levels

Government sampling provides an overview of groundwater conditions in Oakland County's aquifer 112SDGV but does not establish your well's specific uranium or radium concentrations.

Detection Is Not a Safety Violation

Measured alpha particle activity below federal thresholds indicates no regulatory exceedance in sampled wells. Detection alone does not indicate unsafe water or a legal violation.

Testing Your Own Water Is Essential

To understand your household water condition and treatment needs, obtain a certified laboratory analysis focusing on alpha particle activity related to uranium and radium. This step is necessary to match treatment solutions accurately.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2016-09-13. 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 Alpha particle in the 112SDGV aquifer (Oakland County): 22 results from 11 wells, median 0.55 pCi/L, range -0.5-6.7 pCi/L; none above any federal threshold