Well Water in Ben Hill County: What to Test and Why

Moderate Risk
Testing Recommended 19 well tests on record
Top Concerns in This County
Nitrite

About Well Water in Ben Hill County

19 well testing events are on record for Ben Hill County, Georgia. The primary contaminants detected are Nitrite.

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

Contaminant Detection Data

Contaminant Samples % Above MCL Distribution Confidence Risk
Nitrite 2 50%
Low High
Fluoride 9 0%
Low Low
HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
Arsenic 2 0%
Low Low
Chloride 15 0%
Moderate Low
Iron 2 0%
Low Low
PFNA ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
PFOA ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
Lead 2 0%
Low Low
Arsenic 2 0%
Low Low
Iron 2 0%
Low Low
PFOA ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
Manganese 2 0%
Low Low
pH 8
Low Low
Sodium 8
Low Low
PFBS ⓘ municipal 4
Low Safe
Hardness 10
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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