Groundwater in Burleson County contains iron, manganese, chloride, lead, nitrate, and sulfate. Several of these contaminants exceed EPA health standards, making them a concern for well owners.
The rock beneath this county naturally contains iron and manganese, which dissolve into groundwater as water moves through the ground. Chloride, nitrate, and sulfate enter from a mix of sources--some from the local rock, some from fertilizers and septic systems in the area, and some from saltwater that has moved into freshwater zones over time.
Groundwater in this county is moderately hard and elevated in sodium, with moderate iron present. These minerals come from the rock layers that water passes through on its way down to the wells. Most wells in the county show these characteristics.
County wells show elevated levels of chloride, iron, lead, manganese, nitrate, and sulfate that exceed EPA health standards. Lead exposure harms children's brain development and can affect learning and behavior. Nitrate is dangerous for infants and can interfere with oxygen in the blood. Manganese at high levels can damage the nervous system over time. Iron and chloride at elevated concentrations pose health concerns with long-term exposure.
The moderate hardness and high sodium in county groundwater create everyday problems. Iron stains laundry, bathroom fixtures, and dishes with rust-colored marks. You may notice a metallic taste in drinking water or a rotten-egg smell from sulfate. Hard water leaves crusty scale buildup inside pipes and can shorten the lifespan of water heaters and dishwashers.
Every well in Burleson County is different, and your well may have much higher or lower levels than what is common here. Testing is the only way to know exactly what is in your water so you can treat it correctly. We recommend a comprehensive metals and minerals panel given the multiple contaminants present, which typically costs $200 to $400. Treatment options like reverse osmosis systems or whole-house filters can address specific concerns once you know your water's composition.
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 ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | 257 | 37% | High | High | |
| Manganese | 93 | 26% | Moderate | High | |
| Chloride | 95 | 22% | Moderate | High | |
| Sulfate | 95 | 16% | Moderate | High | |
| Nitrate | 119 | 3% | High | Low | |
| Lead | 92 | 1% | Moderate | Low | |
| Arsenic | 92 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Fluoride | 409 | 0% | High | Low | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 4 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Nitrite | 2 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| PFHxS ⓘ municipal | 4 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 4 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| PFOA ⓘ municipal | 4 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| PFOS ⓘ municipal | 4 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Radon | 1 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Uranium | 19 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Sodium | 95 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| pH | 91 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| PFBS ⓘ municipal | 4 | — | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Hardness | 95 | — | Moderate | 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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