Well Water in Franklin County: What to Test and Why

High Risk
Testing Strongly Recommended 163 well tests on record
Top Concerns in This County
Iron Chloride Sulfate

About Well Water in Franklin County

163 well testing events are on record for Franklin County, Florida. The primary contaminants detected are Iron, Chloride, Sulfate.

Private well owners are responsible for their own water quality. Annual testing is recommended. See testing recommendations for Franklin County.

Contaminant Detection Data

Contaminant Samples % Above MCL Distribution Confidence Risk
Chloride 159 47%
High High
Iron 10 30%
Low High
Sulfate 13 15%
Low High
Lead 7 0%
Low Low
Manganese 7 0%
Low Low
Nitrate 4 0%
Low Low
Fluoride 20 0%
Moderate Low
PFHxS ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
PFOS ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
Nitrite 4 0%
Low Low
Arsenic 7 0%
Low Low
PFNA ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
PFOA ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
pH 19
Moderate Low
Sodium 20
Moderate Low
Hardness 12
Low Low
Total Coliform 7* 0%
Low Low
E. coli 2* 0%
Low Low
Fecal Coliform 5* 0%
Low Low
PFBS ⓘ municipal 4
Low Safe

MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level (EPA limit for public water; used as benchmark for private wells). Distribution shows % of sampled wells in each concentration band. Methodology.
* Microbial contaminants (E. coli, coliform) reflect only samples from the last 10 years.

Data shows potential risk — a certified test confirms whether your water is affected.

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