Pentair Iron + Hard Water (Well) System

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Information to Gather Before Choosing a Treatment System

Identify your household water usage and family size

Knowing how many people use water daily and typical consumption helps size the system's capacity.

Have recent laboratory tests of your well water for iron and hardness

Local data provides context but personal well tests define your actual water conditions.

Check your water source depth

Wells sampled in Brunswick County range from 36 to 200 feet deep; your own well depth can influence water composition.

Note any existing appliances or filters involved

This helps in planning how a new system will integrate with current water treatment at your home.

Understanding Area Sampling Terms: Detected, Median, and Range

‘Detected’ means the substance was measured, not a problem

In Brunswick County aquifer 211PEED, hardness compounds were detected in all samples, indicating their presence but not exceeding any federal thresholds.

The median value shows the middle concentration found

Hardness median was 150.2 mg/L, which suggests moderate to hard water is common in sampled wells.

The range shows the lowest and highest values recorded

Values ranged from 16.8 to 249.0 mg/L, reflecting natural variation across the aquifer.

Household Symptoms Related to Iron and Hardness

Scale buildup on faucets and fixtures

Hardness minerals can accumulate, causing visible deposits but not necessarily a health concern.

Staining of sinks or tubs

Iron content can cause reddish or brown stains that affect appearance.

Water taste or clarity changes not always linked

These may indicate other issues; iron and hardness alone do not always cause bad taste or cloudiness.

Appliance efficiency reduction due to mineral deposits

Hard water can reduce lifespan of water-using appliances by clogging components.

Symptoms unrelated to iron and hardness

Leaks, bad odors, or discolorations from other sources should be evaluated separately.

Interpreting the Brunswick County Sampling Record as a Homeowner

Samples do not define your well’s exact water profile

Results are from six samples collected across five wells in this aquifer but do not specify your specific well.

Median hardness helps estimate typical water conditions

150.2 mg/L suggests water is moderately hard in the area, which influences treatment capacity needs.

Range highlights variability you might encounter

Your water could be softer or harder depending on depth and location within the county.

No sample exceeded federal limits for hardness components

This confirms the area’s water quality does not breach health-based standards, though treatment for household comfort is often desired.

How Iron and Hardness Enter Brunswick County Groundwater

Natural mineral dissolution in aquifer 211PEED

Calcium and magnesium compounds, which cause hardness, dissolve from local rock and soil formations into groundwater.

Iron presence linked to geologic deposits in the region

Iron dissolves under certain conditions and is common in wells tapping this aquifer.

Variability influenced by well depth and local geology

Differences in rock layers and depths between 36 to 200 feet affect mineral concentrations.

Human activities generally not a primary source here

Sampled wells show natural mineral patterns rather than contamination.

Summary: Area sampling data from Brunswick County’s aquifer 211PEED provides useful context for expected iron and hardness levels but does not establish your own water quality. Collecting household water test results, usage, and well information is essential to properly size treatment. The Pentair Iron + Hard Water System, with a 32,000-grain capacity, is designed to address these minerals when your water conditions confirm the need.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2017-05-08. 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 Hardness, Ca, Mg in the 211PEED aquifer (Brunswick County): 6 results from 5 wells, median 150.2 mg/L, range 16.8-249.0 mg/L; none above any federal threshold