Well Water in DeKalb County: What to Test and Why

High Risk
Testing Strongly Recommended 23 well tests on record
Top Concerns in This County
Manganese Iron

About Well Water in DeKalb County

23 well testing events are on record for DeKalb County, Georgia. The primary contaminants detected are Manganese, Iron.

Private well owners are responsible for their own water quality. Annual testing is recommended. See testing recommendations for DeKalb County.

Contaminant Detection Data

Contaminant Samples % Above MCL Distribution Confidence Risk
Manganese 11 55%
Low High
Iron 11 18%
Low High
Nitrite 11 0%
Low Low
Fluoride 13 0%
Low Low
HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
PFOA ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
PFNA ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
Chloride 13 0%
Low Low
PFOA ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
Fluoride 13 0%
Low Low
HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
Radon 10 0%
Low Low
PFBS ⓘ municipal 16
Moderate Low
pH 13
Low Low
Sodium 13
Low Low
Hardness 13
Low 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.

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