Groundwater in Camp County contains radon, iron, and manganese at levels that exceed EPA health standards. These contaminants warrant attention from well owners and justify testing to understand what is present in individual wells.
The rock layers beneath Camp County naturally contain iron and manganese minerals. As groundwater moves slowly through these rocks, water dissolves these metals over time and carries them into wells. Radon comes from uranium that decays naturally in the rock, releasing radioactive gas into the groundwater.
Groundwater in this county is soft and elevated in sodium, shaped by the mineral makeup of the local rock and soil. The rocks here release sodium into water rather than hardness-forming minerals like calcium and magnesium. These characteristics show up across many wells throughout the county.
Iron, manganese, and radon are found at levels above EPA health standards in wells throughout Camp County. Iron and manganese can harm your nervous system and brain development, especially in children. Radon is a radioactive gas that builds up in enclosed spaces and increases lung cancer risk when breathed over time.
Water in this county contains elevated sodium, which can affect people watching their salt intake for heart or kidney health. The moderate iron levels may cause orange or reddish staining on fixtures, laundry, and dishes. Water may have a metallic or bitter taste from these minerals. The good news is that Camp County's water is soft, so you should not see heavy scale buildup or shortened appliance lifespans.
We recommend having your well tested to find out what is actually in your water, since every well is different and yours could have higher or lower levels than the county average. A comprehensive metals and minerals panel costs between two hundred and four hundred dollars and will show you exactly what needs treatment. Iron removal systems and radon mitigation can address these concerns once you know your specific levels.
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 ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radon | 1 | 100% | Low | High ⓘ | |
| Iron | 42 | 12% | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Manganese | 20 | 5% | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Arsenic | 13 | 0% | Low | Low | |
| Chloride | 32 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Fluoride | 111 | 0% | High | Low | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 35 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| Lead | 13 | 0% | Low | Low | |
| Nitrate | 31 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Nitrite | 1 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| PFHxS ⓘ municipal | 35 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 35 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| PFOA ⓘ municipal | 35 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| PFOS ⓘ municipal | 35 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| Sulfate | 32 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Uranium | 4 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Sodium | 32 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| pH | 30 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| PFBS ⓘ municipal | 35 | — | Moderate | Safe | |
| Hardness | 32 | — | 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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