Fleck Whole-Home + Drinking Combo System

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1. What to Note Before Seeking Treatment Advice

Household Water System Status

Record details of your existing water treatment equipment failure, including type and last maintenance date.

Locally Reported Water Source

Know that East St. Louis’s public water supply uses surface water treatment for over 130,000 residents.

Water System Service Area

Identify that the system serves approximately 52,547 connections in St. Clair County to understand general water quality context.

2. Example: Understanding East St. Louis Water Quality Data

Lead Levels in Distribution

The 90th percentile of lead concentration in the system's sampled water taps is 0.003 mg/L (as of sampling date 2025-12-31), reflecting plumbing conditions across the area but not your home's water specifically.

Health-Based Violations Recorded

EPA records show one health-based violation for this system, a factor to consider but not a direct indication of current water safety in every home.

Treatment Process Variety

The system employs a range of treatment steps (codes 125 to 742), indicating multi-stage water conditioning before distribution.

3. Reading Certified Laboratory Test Reports

Sample Source and Date

Certified lab results show concentrations at specific points; document sample type (tap, point of entry), date, and measured values to interpret your household’s water.

Constituent Values and Limits

Understand that detection of a substance does not imply a violation; compare your results against federal health-based standards rather than aesthetic or secondary thresholds.

Distribution vs Source Measurements

Recognize that distribution system lead is influenced by plumbing materials and is distinct from source water quality.

4. Influence of Water Source and Sampling Depth

Surface Water Characteristics

Surface water source means water originates from lakes, rivers, or reservoirs, which can affect treatment needs.

Distribution Sampling Context

Data reported here reflect collected tap samples within the distribution network, not raw source water.

Home Plumbing Impact

Your home's internal plumbing materials and condition will influence actual water quality at the tap, so in-home testing is essential for tailored treatment decisions.

5. Consequences of Untreated Water Concerns Over Time

Potential Plumbing Effects

Failing equipment or untreated constituents may lead to corrosion or buildup in pipes, affecting taste, clarity, and plumbing longevity.

Household Appliance Impact

Appliances relying on water quality can experience decreased efficiency and lifespan if water conditions are not managed.

Drinking Water Comfort

Changes in water taste or appearance may affect daily consumption preferences and confidence in water safety.

6. Treatment Approach with Documented Equipment

System Capability

The Fleck Whole-Home + Drinking Combo System provides up to 32,000 grain capacity to address various constituents affecting whole-house water quality.

Multi-stage Treatment

This system is designed to manage numerous water quality issues encountered in surface water-supplied areas similar to East St. Louis.

Ready to Configure Delivery

The equipment ships ready to configure for your household plumbing setup, enabling direct control of treatment without reliance on outside service providers.

Final Step: Testing to Confirm Needs

Order a certified laboratory test of your household’s tap water for lead and other relevant constituents. Confirm your individual water profile to determine whether the Fleck Whole-Home + Drinking Combo System matches your treatment requirements.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2025-12-31. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA SDWIS record for IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS (IL1635040), surface water supply, serving 131368 people: 1 health-based violations of 2 total; lead 90th percentile 0.003 mg/L