Testing shows no contaminants in Jackson County's groundwater at levels that exceed EPA health standards. Contaminant levels here are low, which is good news for well owners.
The bedrock in this county consists of mixed rock types that don't easily release harmful contaminants into the water. The geology here is stable and doesn't create pathways for pollution to reach underground water supplies. This natural protection keeps the groundwater clean.
Groundwater in this county comes from mixed rock types rather than limestone, so elevated hardness and iron are less common than in neighboring areas with different geology. Without mineral-rich limestone above the water, the water tends to be softer. Most wells in this county have relatively low mineral content compared to the broader region.
The good news is that wells in Jackson County have not shown contamination problems that exceed EPA health standards. Testing across the county has not found dangerous levels of bacteria, nitrate, arsenic, or other harmful chemicals that would pose a risk to your family's health.
Because detailed mineral information is not available for Jackson County wells, we cannot speak to specific water quality issues like hardness, iron staining, or salty taste that some well owners experience in other areas. Your well's mineral content depends on the geology right where your well is drilled, which can vary from one property to the next.
We recommend testing your well water to find out exactly what is in it. Every well is different, and your water may have different contaminants or minerals than what is common elsewhere in the county. A basic test for bacteria and nitrate costs about fifty to one hundred dollars and gives you a good starting point. Testing is the only way to know what treatment, if any, your family needs.
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 ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS ⓘ municipal | 18 | 22% | Moderate | High | |
| Iron | 90 | 8% | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Nitrate | 118 | 3% | High |
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| Manganese | 89 | 2% | Moderate | Low | |
| Lead | 60 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| PFHxS ⓘ municipal | 18 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Sulfate | 424 | 0% | High | Low | |
| Radon | 28 | 0% | Moderate | Low ⓘ | |
| Uranium | 17 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Fluoride | 405 | 0% | High | Low | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 18 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| Nitrite | 116 | 0% | High | Low | |
| Arsenic | 65 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Chloride | 424 | 0% | High | Low | |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 18 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| PFOA ⓘ municipal | 18 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| pH | 505 | — | High | Low | |
| Sodium | 424 | — | High | Low | |
| E. coli | 30* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Fecal Coliform | 38* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| PFBS ⓘ municipal | 18 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| Hardness | 106 | — | High | Low | |
| Total Coliform | 68* | 0% | Moderate | 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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