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.
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.
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 ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Order a Tap Score Test →Population-level CDC data. Not individual risk prediction.
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