This week, you need to decide how to interpret Gloucester County water quality data for aquifer 121CKKD and what treatment actions to consider for your complete well.
If your well taps different depths across the 14 to 162 feet range sampled
Water quality varies by well depth in Gloucester County’s aquifer 121CKKD. Groundwater samples from multiple wells show total dissolved solids (TDS) ranging broadly from 0.04 to 1220.0 mg/L. Wells closer to shallow depths may differ notably from deeper wells in what dissolved solids they contain. Understanding your own well depth helps set expectations about your water’s dissolved solids level, as area samples reflect a range rather than one fixed concentration.
If you want to keep treatment simple with scheduled maintenance
The Autotrol Complete Well System ships ready to configure and supports ongoing upkeep on a regular basis suited to treating total dissolved solids effectively. Maintaining the system involves routine checks aligned with your household usage and the system’s 32,000-grain capacity. This rhythm of care helps ensure consistent water quality by addressing dissolved solids without requiring constant adjustments or specialized skills.
If you notice dissolved solids above the aesthetic secondary standard and wonder about safety
Government records show a secondary standard at 500 mg/L for total dissolved solids, which relates to water taste and staining potential, not health. In Gloucester County samples, 11 out of 193 results exceeded this aesthetic threshold. Such exceedances do not indicate unsafe water or legal violations. Understanding this distinction helps prioritize treatment goals: improving water appearance and feel rather than addressing health risks.
If your household’s water fixtures or appliances show early signs of dissolved solids effects
Fixtures and appliances exposing water in continual contact—like faucets, showerheads, and dishwashers—often show impact from elevated dissolved solids first. These effects include taste changes and mineral deposits. Addressing dissolved solids early with appropriate treatment can reduce wear and improve water experience across these points of use.
If you want to interpret the median and range for TDS in Gloucester County aquifer samples
The median total dissolved solids concentration found was 77.0 mg/L, indicating typical levels around this value for the area’s wells. However, the wide range up to 1220.0 mg/L signals variability. As a homeowner, focusing on median values helps set reasonable expectations, while recognizing extreme values highlight the need to test your own well specifically. Only direct testing of your water can precisely reveal your household’s dissolved solids level.
In summary, Gloucester County’s aquifer 121CKKD has been sampled extensively across a wide depth range, providing a comprehensive regional snapshot. For details and updates on these findings, visit the U.S. Geological Survey’s groundwater data site for location 394200075013901.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2024-07-15. 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 Total dissolved solids in the 121CKKD aquifer (Gloucester County): 193 results from 36 wells, median 77.0 mg/L, range 0.04-1220.0 mg/L; 11 above an AESTHETIC secondary standard only (secondary standard 500.0 mg/L (aesthetic)) - not a health finding
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