Complete Well Water Treatment in Montgomery County with Focus on Total Dissolved Solids

What the U.S. Geological Survey Record Shows for Montgomery County Aquifer 211EUTW

Median and Range of Total Dissolved Solids in Sampled Wells

The U.S. Geological Survey collected 43 groundwater samples from 14 wells in Montgomery County’s aquifer 211EUTW between 2011 and 2012. The total dissolved solids (TDS) median concentration was 33.5 mg/L, with values ranging widely from 0.03 to 2310 mg/L. These wells were between 25 and 100 feet deep, providing a snapshot of the aquifer’s variability. Note that these figures describe wells in the area, not a specific household’s well.

How Plumbing Materials and Age May Affect Water Quality

Differences Between Source Water and Tap Water Conditions

While the USGS data reflects groundwater quality, the water you receive at your tap can be influenced by the plumbing system itself. Older pipes or certain materials can leach minerals or contribute to changes in water chemistry independent of the source. Testing your own water is necessary to identify such effects to inform treatment decisions accurately.

Recognizing Seasonal and Multi-Year Variation in TDS Levels

Interpreting Sampling Dates and Concentration Range

Sampling took place from May 2011 through September 2012, covering multiple seasons and some year-to-year variation. The wide range of TDS values detected suggests natural fluctuations in the aquifer over time. Understanding these variations helps anticipate changes in water quality and plan appropriate treatment strategies accordingly.

Why Aesthetic Secondary Standards Differ from Health-Based Limits for Total Dissolved Solids

Understanding TDS Thresholds for Taste, Staining, and Corrosivity

The U.S. EPA’s secondary standard for TDS is 500 mg/L, based on aesthetic effects like taste and staining, not health risks. In this Montgomery County sample set, 4 results exceeded this threshold but this is not a health violation or safety concern. Knowing this distinction helps focus treatment on improving water appearance and taste rather than addressing health hazards.

How Treated Water Is Improved by the Autotrol Complete Well System

Effect on TDS and Household Water Quality

The Autotrol Complete Well System is designed to handle a grain capacity of 32,000, effectively managing mineral levels including those contributing to TDS within typical residential ranges found in this aquifer. It ships ready to configure, allowing homeowners to reduce the impacts of minerals that affect taste and staining, resulting in improved water at the tap compared to untreated groundwater.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2012-09-27. 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 211EUTW aquifer (Montgomery County): 43 results from 14 wells, median 33.5 mg/L, range 0.03-2310.0 mg/L; 4 above an AESTHETIC secondary standard only (secondary standard 500.0 mg/L (aesthetic)) - not a health finding