Well Water in Newton County: What to Test and Why

High Risk
Testing Strongly Recommended 8 well tests on record
Top Concerns in This County
Radon

About Well Water in Newton County

8 well testing events are on record for Newton County, Georgia. The primary contaminants detected are Radon.

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

Contaminant Detection Data

Contaminant Samples % Above MCL Distribution Confidence Risk
Radon 1 100%
Low High
HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
Nitrite 1 0%
Low Safe
Fluoride 3 0%
Low Low
PFOA ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
PFOA ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
Iron 1 0%
Low Safe
Chloride 3 0%
Low Low
Arsenic 1 0%
Low Safe
PFNA ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
Fluoride 3 0%
Low Low
Nitrite 1 0%
Low Safe
Lead 1 0%
Low Low
Nitrate 3 0%
Low Low
PFHxS ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
PFOS ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
Sulfate 3 0%
Low Low
Uranium 1 0%
Low Low
Hardness 3
Low Low
PFBS ⓘ municipal 16
Moderate Safe
Sodium 3
Low Low
pH 3
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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Population Health Context

Population-level CDC data. Not individual risk prediction.

5.9%
Cancer Prevalence
(state avg: 6.3%)

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