Well water in Monroe County has no contaminants detected above health standards. Contaminant levels here are low.
The surficial aquifer system in Monroe County sits close to the surface and is naturally protected by the sandy and limestone layers that filter water as it moves underground. The land use in the county, with limited industrial activity and dispersed development, keeps pollution from reaching groundwater supplies at concerning levels.
Mineral and hardness data are not available for Monroe County wells, but the surficial aquifer system typically yields water with low to moderate mineral content. The sandy composition allows water to move through without picking up large amounts of dissolved minerals from rock. Individual wells across the county will vary in their exact water character.
Testing your Monroe County well is important because water quality can vary from one property to the next, and the only way to know what is actually in your well is to have it tested. We recommend starting with a basic screening that checks for bacteria and nitrate, which costs between $50 and $100. This will give you a clear picture of your water's safety and help you understand what treatment, if any, your well needs.
Even though mineral data isn't fully available for your county, wells in this area can sometimes show variations in iron, sodium, or other minerals that affect how your water looks, tastes, or smells. Staining on fixtures, scale buildup in pipes, or unusual tastes are signs that your water may need treatment. Testing will tell you whether your well has these mineral concerns and what solutions would work best.
Your well is unique to your property, and neighboring wells may have different water quality entirely. Testing is the only real way to know what you're dealing with so you can treat it properly. A simple water test takes the guesswork out of your family's water and gives you peace of mind about what comes from your tap.
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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| Chloride | 231 | 87% | High | High | |
| Sulfate | 52 | 44% | Moderate | High | |
| Iron | 55 | 35% | Moderate | High | |
| Manganese | 12 | 33% | Low | High | |
| Lead | 38 | 5% | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Nitrate | 192 | 5% | High |
Moderate
Elevated concentration, not % above limit
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| Arsenic | 26 | 4% | Moderate |
Moderate
Elevated concentration, not % above limit
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| Fluoride | 33 | 3% | Moderate |
Moderate
Elevated concentration, not % above limit
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| Nitrite | 149 | 0% | High | Low | |
| E. coli | 1* | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Fecal Coliform | 4* | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Hardness | 42 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| Total Coliform | 5* | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| pH | 35 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| Sodium | 33 | — | 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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