Groundwater in Suwannee County has no detected contaminants of health concern. Contaminant levels here are low, and well owners should not worry about chemical pollution from this source.
The Floridan aquifer system underlying this county is deep and well-protected by layers of rock above it. These natural barriers keep pollution from the surface from reaching the water below, which is why contamination stays minimal across the county.
Groundwater in this county is moderately hard, driven by calcium and magnesium from the limestone that makes up the Floridan aquifer. Water passes slowly through limestone, dissolving these minerals and adding them to your water. Most wells in Suwannee County share these same mineral characteristics.
The available water quality data for Suwannee County wells shows no analytes exceeding EPA health standards at this time. However, comprehensive water testing information for your county is incomplete, which means there could be contaminants present that haven't been fully documented or tested for across the area. Your individual well may still contain substances that need checking. Testing your water is the best way to know what you're actually drinking.
Without complete mineral data for the county, it's hard to say what aesthetic problems are common in Suwannee County wells. Some wells in Florida can have iron that causes orange or brown staining, or sulfur that creates bad odors, but we don't have solid county-level information to tell you what to expect. Your well's water quality depends on your location and the geology beneath your property.
We recommend testing your well water as soon as possible, since complete county data is not available. A comprehensive panel that checks for bacteria, nitrates, metals, and minerals will cost between $200 and $400 and will tell you exactly what's in your water. Testing is the only way to know if your well needs treatment options like a filter system or water softener. Every well is different, and your results will guide what steps you should take next.
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 ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 416 | 21% | High | High | |
| Iron | 262 | 11% | High | Moderate | |
| Uranium | 18 | 6% | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Radon | 36 | 3% | Moderate | Low ⓘ | |
| Manganese | 262 | 2% | High | Low | |
| Lead | 222 | 1% | High | Low | |
| Arsenic | 215 | 1% | High | Low | |
| Sulfate | 499 | 0% | High | Low | |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 6 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Chloride | 689 | 0% | High | Low | |
| PFOS ⓘ municipal | 6 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| PFHxS ⓘ municipal | 6 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Fluoride | 433 | 0% | High | Low | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 6 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Nitrite | 416 | 0% | High | Low | |
| PFOA ⓘ municipal | 6 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| E. coli | 45* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Fecal Coliform | 72* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| PFBS ⓘ municipal | 6 | — | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Hardness | 122 | — | High | Low | |
| Total Coliform | 117* | 0% | High | Low | |
| pH | 927 | — | High | Low | |
| Sodium | 450 | — | 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.
Loading recent water news…