In Lake County, Indiana, the groundwater supplying residential wells primarily comes from the 110DUNED aquifer. Water from this aquifer travels through underground layers and enters wells typically drilled about 25 to 30 feet deep, reaching household taps. Understanding what is naturally present in this water is important when evaluating any issues with a complete well water supply.
How often does the Fleck Complete Well System require routine maintenance?
The Fleck Complete Well System is designed with a 32,000-grain capacity to manage treatment demands effectively. Its maintenance rhythm is straightforward, requiring routine checks and system regeneration cycles as specified in manufacturer guidelines. These cycles help maintain performance without frequent intervention, ensuring the system remains ready to adjust treatment as water conditions vary over time.
What information does a certified lab test provide about total dissolved solids (TDS) and how should I interpret it?
When a certified laboratory analyzes your well water for total dissolved solids, it reports the concentration of minerals, salts, and metals dissolved in the water, usually measured in milligrams per liter (mg/L). For Lake County’s 110DUNED aquifer, government data shows TDS in sampled wells ranging broadly from 1.0 up to 4620.0 tons per acre-foot. A median value from six sampled wells stands near 370 tons per acre-foot. Note this data reflects the broader aquifer area, not your specific well. Since TDS affects water’s taste and staining potential but is not a safety measure, lab results above the aesthetic secondary standard of 500 mg/L indicate possible taste or staining changes but do not mean the water is unsafe.
How do plumbing materials and their condition affect my water quality independent of the aquifer?
Plumbing system materials and age can alter water quality separate from the source. Older pipes may lead to discoloration or metallic tastes because of corrosion or buildup inside the plumbing. These factors can contribute to water appearance and flavor issues even if your source water tests indicate acceptable conditions. Evaluating plumbing alongside source water quality ensures a fuller understanding of household water characteristics.
In what way does the Fleck Complete Well System treat total dissolved solids?
The Fleck System employs a filtration and softening technology designed to reduce levels of total dissolved solids in well water. By cycling through its 32,000-grain capacity, it effectively removes or neutralizes dissolved minerals that contribute to taste and staining problems. This helps improve water clarity, reduces sediment buildup in fixtures, and enhances overall water quality for household use.
What distinguishes public water system records from private well testing in assessing water quality?
Public water system reports are compiled from regulated sampling programs and provide data on water quality compliance within system-wide standards. These records do not substitute for private well water testing, which examines conditions specific to an individual household’s water supply. Testing your own well water is essential to understand your unique water profile, as area data offers only a generalized view.
What should I not assume based on area water quality data alone?
Although government sampling in Lake County’s 110DUNED aquifer area shows total dissolved solids detections varied widely, these figures do not establish the condition of your specific well water. Detection is not equivalent to a health violation or unsafe water. Also, exceeding aesthetic secondary standards relates to taste and staining, not safety or legality. To know the precise status of your well water, obtaining certified laboratory testing tailored to your household is necessary before concluding on treatment needs.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2014-11-06. 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 110DUNED aquifer (Lake County): 52 results from 6 wells, median 369.645 tons/ac ft, range 1.0-4620.0 tons/ac ft; 26 above an AESTHETIC secondary standard only (secondary standard 500.0 mg/L (aesthetic)) - not a health finding
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