Groundwater testing in Lee County shows no contaminants detected at levels that exceed EPA health standards. Contaminant levels here are low, which is good news for well owners.
The surficial aquifer system in this area sits close to the surface and draws water through sandy and permeable soils. This shallow position means water filters through multiple layers of sand and soil before reaching the aquifer, which naturally traps many contaminants and keeps the groundwater clean. The sandy geology also drains quickly, preventing contaminants from building up in one place.
Specific mineral data for Lee County groundwater is not available from testing records. Based on the sandy soils that make up the surficial aquifer system in this region, water mineral content is likely to be variable from well to well, with some wells showing higher iron or calcium than others depending on the exact soil layers they draw from.
The water data collected from wells in Lee County shows no analytes exceeding EPA health standards. This is good news for your household. However, water quality can vary significantly from one well to another, even within the same county.
We do not have complete mineral data available for Lee County wells at this time. Some wells in the area may have elevated levels of iron, sodium, or other minerals that cause staining, scale buildup, or changes in taste or odor. These issues affect how your water looks, feels, and tastes in your home.
We recommend testing your well water to find out exactly what is in it. Every well is different, and your water could have contaminants or minerals that are higher or lower than what we see in the county overall. A comprehensive water test costs between $200 and $400 and is the only way to know for certain what needs treatment. Iron filters, water softeners, or other treatment systems can address specific problems once you have test results.
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 ⓘ |
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| Radon | 9 | 67% | Low | High ⓘ | |
| Chloride | 6389 | 41% | High | High | |
| Iron | 796 | 26% | High | High | |
| Sulfate | 940 | 19% | High | High | |
| PFOS ⓘ municipal | 35 | 9% | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Manganese | 210 | 8% | High | Moderate | |
| Arsenic | 200 | 4% | High |
Moderate
Elevated concentration, not % above limit
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| PFOA ⓘ municipal | 35 | 3% | Moderate | Low | |
| Lead | 202 | 2% | High | Low | |
| Fluoride | 866 | 1% | High | Low | |
| Nitrite | 176 | 0% | High | Low | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 35 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 35 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| PFHxS ⓘ municipal | 35 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Nitrate | 238 | 0% | High | Low | |
| Uranium | 6 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Hardness | 746 | — | High | Low | |
| Total Coliform | 164* | 0% | High | Low | |
| E. coli | 68* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Fecal Coliform | 97* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| PFBS ⓘ municipal | 35 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| pH | 1360 | — | High | Low | |
| Sodium | 868 | — | 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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