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How water quality changes at your tap with the Fleck Uranium & Radium System

Water drawn from Wetzel County’s aquifer 317DKRD typically flows from wells approximately 60 to 90 feet deep before reaching residential taps. When uranium and radium are present, they occur naturally in trace amounts dissolved in groundwater. Using a treatment system like the Fleck Uranium & Radium System, which has a capacity of 32,000 grains, reduces these radioactive elements effectively, lowering their concentration in the water supplied to your household. This treatment is designed specifically to target uranium and radium, improving water safety and quality without impacting other essential minerals.

What do detected, median, and range mean in the government sampling record?

The U.S. Geological Survey took five samples from separate wells in Wetzel County's aquifer 317DKRD in June 2018. Each sample detected radium-226, with concentrations ranging from 0.07 to 1.6 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) and a median value of 0.28 pCi/L. These numbers show the spread of radium levels measured across the sampled wells—not in your own water. A median is the midpoint value when all samples are ordered, indicating that half the wells had radium readings above and half below 0.28 pCi/L. The range shows the lowest and highest detected levels. None of these measurements exceeded federal health standards, meaning the water sampled met national safety guidelines.

How household size and property use affect treatment needs

In larger households or properties used only seasonally, water usage patterns differ from those of typical single-family homes. Higher water use in large households means the treatment system’s capacity of 32,000 grains will be consumed faster. Seasonal or second homes might experience periods of stagnation, which can change water chemistry temporarily. These factors influence how often you would need to monitor contaminant levels and potentially regenerate or replace treatment media. Planning for your household’s size and usage habits helps ensure the system continues to perform effectively over time.

What you should record before seeking treatment guidance

Before deciding on treatment options, document key information about your water source and usage:

• Have a professional water test performed on your own well or supply to measure uranium, radium, and other relevant parameters.
• Note your household size and average daily water consumption.
• Record any known history of water quality changes or previous treatment systems.
• Be aware of your well’s depth and location relative to the sampled wells in Wetzel County, as this can influence contaminant levels.

What happens if uranium and radium are left untreated in household water?

Uranium and radium are naturally occurring radioactive elements. If present in drinking water over long periods without treatment, they can contribute to internal exposure to low-level radiation. Although the concentrations measured in Wetzel County’s aquifer fall below federal limits, individual well water quality can vary. Without treatment, homeowners may experience gradual accumulation of these elements in their water supply, which some health guidelines suggest minimizing. Water used for drinking, cooking, and bathing would continue to contain these trace elements unless addressed by a suitable filtration system.

The essential step: testing your own water source

The only way to know your household’s uranium and radium levels is through a laboratory analysis of your well or water supply. Testing provides a precise measurement that reveals whether treatment is necessary and what system capacity will best meet your needs. If your test results show concentrations above recommended targets, then using a product like the Fleck Uranium & Radium System, designed specifically for these contaminants, can help reduce them to safer levels at the tap.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2018-06-14. 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 Radium-226 in the 317DKRD aquifer (Wetzel County): 5 results from 5 wells, median 0.28 pCi/L, range 0.07-1.6 pCi/L; none above any federal threshold