Well Water in Macon County: What to Test and Why

Low Risk
Informational — Low Risk Detected 16 well tests on record
Top Concerns in This County
Iron

About Well Water in Macon County

16 well testing events are on record for Macon County, Georgia. The primary contaminants detected are Iron.

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

Contaminant Detection Data

Contaminant Samples % Above MCL Distribution Confidence Risk
Iron 8 88%
Low High
PFNA ⓘ municipal 8 0%
Low Safe
PFOA ⓘ municipal 8 0%
Low Safe
Chloride 9 0%
Low Low
Arsenic 6 0%
Low Low
Arsenic 6 0%
Low Low
Chloride 9 0%
Low Low
PFNA ⓘ municipal 8 0%
Low Safe
PFOA ⓘ municipal 8 0%
Low Safe
Nitrite 5 0%
Low Safe
HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal 8 0%
Low Safe
Fluoride 9 0%
Low Low
Lead 6 0%
Low Low
Manganese 8 0%
Low Low
Nitrate 9 0%
Low Low
PFHxS ⓘ municipal 8 0%
Low Safe
PFOS ⓘ municipal 8 0%
Low Safe
Sulfate 10 0%
Low Low
PFBS ⓘ municipal 8
Low Safe
Hardness 10
Low Low
pH 8
Low Low
Sodium 8
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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