Contaminant levels in Palm Beach County groundwater are low. No harmful contaminants have been detected above EPA health standards in wells across the county.
The groundwater here stays clean because of the local sand and shells that make up the surficial aquifer. These materials act like a natural filter, trapping contaminants before they reach the water that wells draw from. The sandy soil and shells also do not release harmful minerals into the water naturally.
Specific mineral and hardness data are not available for this county, but the sandy and shell-based aquifer typically produces water that is not hard. Sand and shell material do not contain the limestone or minerals that would add calcium and magnesium to groundwater. Most wells in this county draw from similar sandy conditions, so mineral levels are generally consistent across the area.
Good news--the county data shows that wells in Palm Beach County do not have analytes exceeding EPA health standards. This means the most serious water quality problems found in other Florida counties have not shown up here.
Without complete mineral data available for the county, we cannot describe typical staining, scale, or taste issues in local well water. Your well's mineral content depends on its exact location and depth.
We recommend testing your well water to find out exactly what you have. Every well is different, and testing is the only way to know what treatment your family needs. A basic screening for bacteria and nitrate costs around fifty to one hundred dollars. If you want more information, a comprehensive panel covering metals and minerals runs two hundred to four hundred dollars. Many well owners use filters or water softeners once they understand their water's makeup.
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 ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radon | 36 | 64% | Moderate | High ⓘ | |
| Iron | 674 | 56% | High | High | |
| PFOS ⓘ municipal | 52 | 46% | Moderate | High | |
| PFOA ⓘ municipal | 52 | 37% | Moderate | High | |
| Chloride | 8806 | 29% | High | High | |
| Manganese | 445 | 13% | High | Moderate | |
| Sulfate | 1606 | 11% | High | Moderate | |
| Arsenic | 551 | 5% | High |
Moderate
Elevated concentration, not % above limit
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| Lead | 534 | 3% | High | Low | |
| PFHxS ⓘ municipal | 52 | 2% | Moderate | Low | |
| Nitrate | 979 | 1% | High | Low | |
| Fluoride | 1462 | 0% | High | Low | |
| Nitrite | 822 | 0% | High | Low | |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 52 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 52 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| Uranium | 68 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| E. coli | 58* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Fecal Coliform | 71* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| PFBS ⓘ municipal | 52 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| Hardness | 1477 | — | High | Low | |
| Total Coliform | 129* | 0% | High | Low | |
| pH | 1710 | — | High | Low | |
| Sodium | 1458 | — | 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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