No contaminants have been detected in Indian River County's groundwater at levels that exceed EPA health standards. Contaminant levels here are low, which is good news for private well owners in the area.
The shallow groundwater in this county sits close to the surface where it filters through sand and sandy soil. These materials act like a natural screen that keeps harmful substances from reaching the water below. The area's land use, which includes a mix of natural wetlands and developed areas, does not concentrate pollutants heavily in one place. This combination of clean filtering layers and moderate development helps keep the water clean.
Specific information about hardness and mineral content is not available from the data collected. Based on the sandy, surficial aquifer here, the water is likely to have variable mineral levels. Most wells across the county should have relatively low mineral concentrations because sand does not dissolve easily into water the way limestone does.
Good news for Indian River County well owners: water testing in this county has not found contaminants at levels that exceed EPA health standards. This is a positive sign for the community's groundwater quality overall.
Since detailed information about minerals like iron and sodium in county wells is not available, you may or may not experience common water quality issues like staining, scale buildup, or unusual tastes and odors. Without knowing your well's specific mineral content, it is hard to predict whether you will notice any of these quality-of-life problems.
We recommend testing your well water because every well is different and yours could have higher or lower mineral levels than what is typical in the county. Testing is the only way to know what is actually in your water so you can treat it properly if needed. A basic test for bacteria and nitrate runs about fifty to one hundred dollars, while a more complete metals and minerals panel costs two hundred to four hundred dollars. If your water does have mineral issues, simple treatments like iron filters or water softeners can help.
Not sure if your well is affected? Get certified results in 5–7 days.
Test Your Well Water with Tap Score →| Contaminant | Samples ⓘ | % Above MCL ⓘ | Distribution ⓘ | Confidence ⓘ | Risk ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radon | 5 | 40% | Low | High ⓘ | |
| Chloride | 183 | 39% | High | High | |
| PFOS ⓘ municipal | 8 | 25% | Low | High ⓘ | |
| Iron | 166 | 20% | High | High | |
| Sulfate | 168 | 9% | High | Moderate | |
| Manganese | 167 | 2% | High | Low | |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 8 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| PFOA ⓘ municipal | 8 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Arsenic | 166 | 0% | High | Low | |
| Fluoride | 21 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 8 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Nitrite | 6 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Uranium | 5 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Lead | 166 | 0% | High | Low | |
| Nitrate | 6 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| PFHxS ⓘ municipal | 8 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| PFBS ⓘ municipal | 8 | — | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| E. coli | 6* | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Fecal Coliform | 9* | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Hardness | 7 | — | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Total Coliform | 15* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| pH | 171 | — | High | Low | |
| Sodium | 168 | — | High | Low |
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.
Order a Tap Score Test →Population-level CDC data. Not individual risk prediction.
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