Background on Borden’s Public Water Supply
Surface Water Source
Borden Tri-County Region’s public water system draws from surface water sources to serve approximately 11,000 residents through 4,400 connections. Water is treated and distributed before it reaches households.
Health-Based and Total Violations Recorded
EPA records indicate six health-based violations documented for this system as of the latest reporting. These are system-level findings and do not directly specify water quality at individual taps.
How the Autotrol System Handles Water Treatment Needs
Compatibility with Surface Water Treatment
The Autotrol City Whole-Home Protection System uses advanced processing technologies to address various water quality constituents typical in surface water sources. This system ships ready to configure for residential flow demands.
Grain Capacity and System Sizing
With a grain capacity of 32,000, the Autotrol System accommodates typical residential water usage, balancing effective treatment with capacity for sustained operation between service intervals.
Interpreting Public System Records versus Private Testing
System-Wide Data versus Individual Tap Water
The EPA’s public water system record reflects aggregate findings for Borden’s supply and treatment network. This dataset provides a broad view but is not a direct measure of an individual household’s water quality.
Lead 90th Percentile as a Plumbing Measure
The reported lead 90th percentile concentration of 0.0018 mg/L comes from distribution system monitoring, reflecting conditions in home plumbing rather than source water.
Evaluating Recorded Ranges of Water Quality for Home Application
Median and Range in EPA Records
EPA data for Borden’s system include median values and ranges for constituents. While these establish regional baselines, they do not define the exact content in any single residence's water.
Understanding the Sample Size and Frequency
Sampling covers multiple points and times across the system, contributing to a comprehensive but generalized water profile.
Fixtures and Appliances Impacted First by Water Constituents
Water Softeners and Filters at the Point of Entry
Appliances interacting directly with treated city water often show early signs of strain from constituents. Whole-home systems like the Autotrol help protect plumbing and devices by conditioning water before distribution.
Effects on Hot Water Systems and Ice Makers
Components exposed to treated water, especially heated or frozen, can develop deposits or corrosion, areas where comprehensive treatment proves beneficial.
Reading Certified Laboratory Test Results for Household Water
What Certified Tests Report for Borden Water
Laboratory analysis of household water reveals specific constituent concentrations. Homeowners should use certified tests to determine their own water profile, distinct from public system data.
Interpreting 'Detected', 'Median', and 'Range'
"Detected" means the presence of a constituent was measured but does not indicate a violation. Median values represent central tendencies, while ranges show spread, all aiding homeowner decisions.
Summary
This checklist reviewed how Borden’s public water system data informs residential treatment sizing and expectations. Understanding the difference between system-level records and individual testing guides appropriate use of the Autotrol City Whole-Home Protection System.
Where this information comes from
Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2023-12-31. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.
On record: EPA SDWIS record for BORDEN TRI-COUNTY REGION (IN5210002), surface water supply, serving 11000 people: 6 health-based violations of 9 total; lead 90th percentile 0.0018 mg/L
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