No contaminants have been detected in Taylor County groundwater above health standards. Contaminant levels in this county are low, which is good news for well owners.
The Floridan aquifer system that supplies water to this county is a deep limestone layer that naturally filters out most harmful contaminants before they reach the water below. The local geology and land use work together to keep groundwater clean--limestone naturally blocks many pollutants, and the area has limited industrial activity that would introduce chemicals into the ground.
Groundwater in this county is hard, driven by calcium and magnesium that dissolve from the limestone bedrock as water moves through it. This hardness comes from the natural rock underneath--limestone is made of minerals that easily dissolve in water flowing through the ground. Most wells in Taylor County show this same hard-water character because of the common limestone geology across the region.
Good news: wells in Taylor County have not shown contaminants that exceed EPA health standards. Testing has not detected concerning levels of harmful substances in the county's water supply. This is a positive finding for your area.
Because data on minerals and hardness in Taylor County wells is incomplete, we cannot describe what aesthetic concerns you might face. Iron staining, scale buildup, or taste and odor issues could be present in some wells, but we do not have enough information about the county overall.
We recommend testing your well water to find out what is actually in it. Every well is different, and your water could have characteristics that differ from other wells nearby. A basic screening test for bacteria and nitrate runs fifty to one hundred dollars and gives you important information. Testing is the only way to know if treatment--such as a filter system or water softener--would help your family.
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 | 184 | 56% | High | High | |
| PFOS ⓘ municipal | 6 | 33% | Low | High ⓘ | |
| Manganese | 184 | 28% | High | High | |
| Lead | 179 | 1% | High | Low | |
| Sulfate | 222 | 0% | High | Low | |
| Arsenic | 179 | 0% | High | Low | |
| Chloride | 222 | 0% | High | Low | |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 6 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| PFOA ⓘ municipal | 6 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Nitrate | 6 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| PFHxS ⓘ municipal | 6 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Fluoride | 219 | 0% | High | Low | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 6 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Nitrite | 6 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Radon | 5 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Uranium | 6 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| E. coli | 28* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Fecal Coliform | 42* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| PFBS ⓘ municipal | 6 | — | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Hardness | 12 | — | Low | Low | |
| Total Coliform | 70* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| pH | 220 | — | High | Low | |
| Sodium | 222 | — | 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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