Well Water in Leon County: What to Test and Why

Low Risk
Informational — Low Risk Detected 1397 well tests on record
Top Concerns in This County
Iron Manganese Radon

Why This Happens Here

Contaminant testing in Leon County shows no harmful substances at levels above EPA health standards. Contaminant levels here are low.

The surficial aquifer system in this county sits close to the land surface and draws water through sand and other materials that filter out most contaminants. The sandy geology and land use in the area do not introduce significant pollution sources into the groundwater. This combination keeps groundwater clean and free of detected hazards.

Data on iron, sodium, and sulfate in Leon County wells is not available, so the mineral character of the water cannot be described with confidence based on testing records. The surficial aquifer typically produces water that varies in mineral content from well to well depending on local soil and sand composition. Testing your individual well will show what minerals are actually present in your water.

What This Means for You

Good news for Leon County well owners: the county data shows no contaminants exceeding EPA health standards in the groundwater. This means wells in this county are not showing the kinds of health concerns that require immediate attention.

Without data available on minerals like iron and sodium, it is not possible to describe what aesthetic impacts you might encounter. Some wells in the county could have mineral content that affects taste, staining, or scale buildup, while others may not. Your experience depends entirely on what is actually in your individual well.

Testing your well is the best way to find out exactly what you are dealing with. Even though county-level data looks clean, every well is different--yours could have contaminants that others do not. A basic test for bacteria and nitrate runs about fifty to one hundred dollars and gives you solid information. If you want a fuller picture, a comprehensive metals and minerals panel costs two hundred to four hundred dollars and covers more ground. Once you know what is in your water, treatment systems like filters or reverse osmosis can address any specific concerns.

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Contaminant Detection Data

Contaminant Samples % Above MCL Distribution Confidence Risk
Iron 317 18%
High High
Manganese 336 14%
High Moderate
Nitrate 963 9%
High Moderate
PFOS ⓘ municipal 70 7%
Moderate Moderate
Arsenic 343 1%
High Low
Sulfate 594 1%
High Low
Nitrite 976 0%
High Low
PFHxS ⓘ municipal 70 0%
Moderate Low
Lead 337 0%
High Low
Radon 2 0%
Low Low
Uranium 5 0%
Low Low
Fluoride 585 0%
High Low
HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal 70 0%
Moderate Safe
Chloride 1213 0%
High Low
PFNA ⓘ municipal 70 0%
Moderate Safe
PFOA ⓘ municipal 70 0%
Moderate Safe
pH 1124
High Low
Sodium 789
High Low
E. coli 37* 0%
Moderate Low
Fecal Coliform 30* 0%
Moderate Low
PFBS ⓘ municipal 70
Moderate Low
Hardness 552
High Low
Total Coliform 67* 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.

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Population Health Context

Population-level CDC data. Not individual risk prediction.

5.9%
Cancer Prevalence
(state avg: 6.8%)
2.9%
Kidney Disease Rate
(state avg: 3.4%)

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