When considering uranium-radium concerns in your household water in Pender County, it is important to understand what regional sampling data can and cannot tell you about your own water supply. Government sampling offers an overview of the area's groundwater quality but does not specify the status of any individual well.
Samples and Wells Behind the Data
Number of Samples and Wells
The data reflects 14 uranium results from 9 distinct wells tapped into the 124CSLH aquifer in Pender County, collected over more than a decade. These wells ranged from 22 to 220 feet deep. The relatively small number of wells means the findings are limited to this sample set and do not cover every location or private source.
Implications of a Small Sample Size
A limited sample size offers useful insight into possible uranium presence but cannot define the uranium level in your specific well without direct testing.
Measured Range vs. Federal Standards
Range of Uranium Concentrations
Measured concentrations ranged from 0.005 to 0.014 micrograms per liter, with a median of 0.013 micrograms per liter. Three results showed uranium detected, while 11 results were below the reporting limit.
Comparison with Federal Thresholds
No sampling result from this set exceeded any federal uranium standard. This indicates the sampled wells did not show uranium concentrations above regulatory concern at the time of testing.
What This Range Does Not Indicate
The range does not establish that your household well water measures within or outside this range. Only a direct test of your specific water can determine that.
Public System Records vs Private Well Testing
Scope of Public Sampling
The government data derives from specific sampled wells and does not reflect conditions in public water systems serving Pender County households generally, which may have separate water-quality reports and compliance requirements.
Importance of Individual Well Testing
Because uranium presence can vary locally, private-well owners should obtain water quality testing specific to their source to inform treatment needs accurately.
Seasonal and Multi-Year Variation in Records
Date Range of Sampling
The uranium measurements span from August 2013 to June 2024, providing a time profile over nearly eleven years.
Consistent Low-Level Detection
Detection occurred in only three samples with all others below the reporting limit, indicating low and sporadic uranium presence in the sampled wells over time rather than consistent elevated levels.
Household Symptoms and Uranium-Radium
Common Signs Not Indicative of Uranium-Radium
Discoloration, sediment, or taste changes in water typically do not indicate uranium or radium issues, as these are colorless and tasteless at typical levels.
Meaningful Indicators
Because uranium and radium are measured only through testing, households should rely on certified labs to assess levels rather than visual or sensory signs.
Understanding Sampling Terms in This Context
Detected
Means the uranium was measured above the reporting threshold but does not imply a violation or unsafe condition.
Median
The middle value of all measurements, indicating the typical uranium level among sampled wells.
Range
The span between the lowest and highest detected concentrations within the sampled set, demonstrating variability in groundwater.
In conclusion, the uranium sampling data for Pender County aquifer 124CSLH is limited to 14 results from 9 private wells and shows uranium detected infrequently and well below federal thresholds. This record cannot specify an individual household's water condition and should be supplemented by private well water testing for an accurate assessment. For more detailed data, visit the U.S. Geological Survey groundwater monitoring location 342515077353901.
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Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2024-06-18. 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 Uranium in the 124CSLH aquifer (Pender County): 14 results from 9 wells, median 0.013 ug/L, range 0.005-0.014 ug/L; none above any federal threshold
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