Groundwater in Hubbard County contains manganese, iron, nitrate, arsenic, chloride, lead, and PFOA and PFOS chemicals. Several of these contaminants exceed EPA health standards, making testing important for well owners in this area.
The rock beneath this county naturally releases iron and manganese into groundwater as water moves slowly through it. Nitrate comes from fertilizer and septic systems in the soil above. Arsenic occurs naturally in the rock. Chloride and PFAS chemicals enter from road salt and industrial sources.
Groundwater in this county is very hard, driven by calcium and magnesium from the underlying rock. The iron present adds to the mineral content of the water. These hard water characteristics appear in most wells across the county.
Wells in Hubbard County commonly exceed EPA health standards for arsenic, lead, chloride, nitrate, and PFOA and PFOS chemicals. Arsenic and lead are toxic metals that build up in your body over time and can damage your kidneys, bones, and nervous system. Nitrate is especially dangerous for babies and can cause serious illness. PFOA and PFOS are industrial chemicals linked to cancer, liver damage, and immune system problems. Manganese at elevated levels can affect your brain and nervous system development.
The very hard water in county wells causes scale buildup inside pipes and on fixtures. This scale reduces water flow and makes it harder for soap to work properly. Reddish or brown staining from iron appears on sinks, tubs, and laundry. Hard water also wears out water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines faster than normal.
Because many different contaminants exceed health standards in this county, a comprehensive metals and minerals panel is recommended to find out exactly what is in your well. Every well is different, and your water could have higher or lower levels than what is common here. Testing costs between $200 and $400 and is the only way to know what needs treatment. Depending on your results, treatments like reverse osmosis, activated carbon filters, or ion exchange systems can remove these contaminants.
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 ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 284 | 55% | High | High | |
| Iron | 400 | 31% | High | High | |
| Nitrate | 123 | 17% | High | High | |
| PFOA ⓘ municipal | 27 | 7% | Moderate | Moderate | |
| PFOS ⓘ municipal | 17 | 6% | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Arsenic | 141 | 4% | High |
Moderate
Elevated concentration, not % above limit
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| Chloride | 468 | 1% | High | Low | |
| Lead | 143 | 1% | High | Low | |
| Fluoride | 227 | 0% | High | Low | |
| Nitrite | 97 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| PFHxS ⓘ municipal | 3 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Sulfate | 332 | 0% | High | Low | |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 11 | 0% | Low | Low | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 8 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Sodium | 316 | — | High | Low | |
| pH | 291 | — | High | Low | |
| PFBS ⓘ municipal | 2 | — | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Hardness | 163 | — | 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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