Groundwater in Loving County contains arsenic, iron, and manganese at levels that exceed EPA health standards. These contaminants are present at concentrations serious enough to warrant attention from well owners.
The rock beneath this county naturally releases these metals into the groundwater. As water filters through the local rock layers, it dissolves arsenic, iron, and manganese over time, making them unavoidable parts of the county's groundwater chemistry.
Iron is the most noticeable mineral characteristic in this county's groundwater at moderate levels. Iron enters the water as it moves through the surrounding rock and accumulates in the aquifer. Wells across Loving County commonly show elevated iron concentrations.
Wells in Loving County commonly contain arsenic, iron, and manganese at levels above EPA health standards. Arsenic is toxic and builds up in your body over time, raising the risk of cancer and damage to your organs. Iron and manganese are metals that can harm your brain and nervous system, especially in children and babies.
Iron in county well water leaves a metallic taste and stains clothes, dishes, and fixtures with orange or brown marks that are hard to remove. Manganese can cause similar staining and also create a dark discoloration. These minerals can clog pipes over time and cause wear on water heaters and other appliances.
Every well is different, and your water could have higher or lower levels than what is common in the county. Testing is the only way to know what is actually in your well so you can treat it properly. We recommend a comprehensive metals and minerals panel, which typically costs between two hundred and four hundred dollars. Treatment options like reverse osmosis systems or specialized filtration 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 ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | 62 | 18% | Moderate | High | |
| Manganese | 59 | 10% | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Arsenic | 59 | 2% | Moderate | Low | |
| Fluoride | 112 | 0% | High | Low | |
| Lead | 57 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| Nitrate | 11 | 0% | Low | Low | |
| Uranium | 3 | 0% | 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.
Order a Tap Score Test →Population-level CDC data. Not individual risk prediction.
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