Fleck Perchlorate Filter

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If perchlorate has been detected in your community water system, what does it mean for your home water treatment?

Government monitoring in Cuyahoga County's Cleveland Public Water System has found no perchlorate detections above a reporting level of 4.0 µg/L in multiple tests. Although perchlorate is not currently regulated with a federal MCL, its presence is monitored because it can interfere with thyroid function if ingested in significant amounts. Testing your own water supply is the only way to confirm perchlorate levels at your household connection. When choosing treatment equipment, consider technologies specifically designed to reduce perchlorate to fit your household water demands.

If you choose a treatment approach designed to target perchlorate, how does the Fleck Perchlorate Filter work?

The Fleck Perchlorate Filter uses specialized ion exchange technology to capture perchlorate ions from water before they reach your taps. The system is capable of removing perchlorate effectively without introducing chemicals or salts into your water, and it ships ready to configure for residential demand sizes. This equipment addresses perchlorate at the point of entry, reducing it directly from your household water supply.

If your home is large or a second or seasonal property, what factors should you consider when selecting perchlorate treatment equipment?

Larger households or those using water more intermittently, such as seasonal homes, may require treatment equipment with greater capacity or features to maintain performance during periods of low use. The Fleck System is compatible with varying water demands, allowing adjustments in configuration to ensure adequate perchlorate removal without compromising flow rates or system longevity.

If you are seeking treatment advice, what information should you gather before making decisions?

Document your household size, average water use, and any available water quality tests conducted on your home supply, especially perchlorate measurements if available. Knowing if your water source is municipal surface water or private well water is critical, as government records apply only to public systems. Have these details handy before exploring treatment options to ensure an effective recommendation that fits your specific needs.

If you want to understand perchlorate thresholds, how do aesthetic secondary standards differ from health-based limits?

Perchlorate lacks a federal maximum contaminant level, and detected values in your area's public system are well below reporting thresholds. Secondary standards for aesthetic qualities such as taste and odor do not apply to perchlorate. It's important to focus on health-based considerations when evaluating treatment necessity rather than aesthetic secondary standards, which are not established for perchlorate.

If comparing perchlorate data from Cuyahoga County to neighboring counties, what should you keep in mind?

Data are system-specific and reflect regional water sources and treatment practices. A neighboring county may have different water supply types or perchlorate detections, but these do not predict your household's water quality. Avoid assuming your home's water mirrors any public system data without direct testing.

If you read Cuyahoga County’s perchlorate monitoring record as a homeowner, how can you interpret the numbers?

The record shows 20 test results with no perchlorate detected above the reporting level. This means perchlorate was either absent or present below what the instruments could reliably detect. The absence of a detection in public system tests does not guarantee the same for your home supply without specific testing.

What should you NOT conclude from the area's perchlorate data?

Do not assume your household water is free of perchlorate solely based on public system sampling. The data apply only to the public supply and do not reflect private wells or plumbing system factors. Also, a non-detection or low measurement is not a health-based safety finding, nor does it imply perchlorate presence would be unsafe if detected. Testing your water is essential to confirm conditions and guide treatment decisions.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2002-12-05. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA UCMR1 monitoring (2001-2005) for CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH1801212), OH: 20 results across 1 listed contaminants, 0 detections above the reporting level; nothing detected above the method reporting level