No contaminants have been detected in Wakulla County's groundwater at levels that exceed EPA health standards. Contaminant levels in this county are low.
The groundwater here stays clean because of the local geology and land use. The surficial aquifer sits in sandy and sandy clay layers that naturally filter water as it moves down. This county has limited industrial activity and dense urban development, which keeps pollution sources away from the water table.
Groundwater in this county is variable in mineral content, though specific data on hardness and iron are not available. The sandy surficial aquifer typically does not concentrate large amounts of minerals compared to areas with limestone bedrock. Most wells in this county will have fairly soft water with low mineral levels.
Good news: testing done in Wakulla County wells has not found contaminants at levels that exceed EPA health standards. This means the water in this county's wells is not showing the major health concerns that appear in some other areas. You can feel confident that county wells are not showing dangerous bacteria, nitrates, or toxic metals at unsafe levels.
Since mineral content data is not available for this county, we cannot say what your well water will look or feel like. Some wells have high iron that causes staining or taste problems. Others have salt, hardness, or sulfur that affects how water looks or smells. Without testing your specific well, there is no way to know if these issues will affect you.
We recommend testing your well water to find out exactly what you have. Every well is different, and your water could have different minerals or contaminants than what other wells in the county contain. Testing is the only way to know what is actually in your water so you can decide if treatment is needed. A basic screen costs around $50 to $100, while a more complete panel with metals and minerals runs $200 to $400. A water softener or iron filter can handle many common mineral problems.
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 | 3 | 67% | Low | High ⓘ | |
| Iron | 54 | 35% | Moderate | High | |
| PFOS ⓘ municipal | 22 | 32% | Moderate | High | |
| Manganese | 47 | 2% | Moderate | Low | |
| Chloride | 326 | 1% | High | Low | |
| Arsenic | 43 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 22 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| PFOA ⓘ municipal | 22 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| Lead | 43 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Nitrate | 8 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| PFHxS ⓘ municipal | 22 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| Sulfate | 304 | 0% | High | Low | |
| Fluoride | 301 | 0% | High | Low | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 22 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| Nitrite | 452 | 0% | High | Low | |
| Uranium | 4 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| E. coli | 48* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Fecal Coliform | 44* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| PFBS ⓘ municipal | 22 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| Hardness | 77 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| Total Coliform | 92* | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| pH | 385 | — | High | Low | |
| Sodium | 301 | — | 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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