PFOA, PFOS, and arsenic are present in Floyd County groundwater and well owners need to know about them. PFOA and PFOS exceed EPA health standards in this county, making them a real concern for your drinking water.
These human-made chemicals come from industrial activity, manufacturing, and products used on land above the aquifer. Arsenic occurs naturally in the limestone bedrock beneath Floyd County and dissolves into groundwater as water moves through the rock over time.
Groundwater in this county is moderately hard, driven by calcium and magnesium released from the carbonate rock as water filters through it. This mineral composition is common across wells throughout Floyd County due to the limestone-based aquifer system in the Valley and Ridge.
Wells in Floyd County have been found to contain PFOA and PFOS at levels that exceed EPA health standards. These human-made chemicals can build up in your body over time and have been linked to serious health problems including cancer, liver damage, and immune system effects. Even small exposures from drinking water add up, which is why testing your well is important for protecting your family's health.
County wells are moderately hard, which means you may notice white scale buildup on faucets and shower heads. Hard water can also shorten the lifespan of appliances like water heaters and dishwashers. The good news is that hardness causes only cosmetic and convenience problems, not health concerns.
We recommend a comprehensive water test to check for PFOA, PFOS, arsenic, and other contaminants in your well. 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. A comprehensive metals and contaminants panel typically costs between two hundred and four hundred dollars. Treatment options like activated carbon filters or reverse osmosis systems can remove these chemicals.
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 ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA ⓘ municipal | 20 | 45% | Moderate | High | |
| PFOS ⓘ municipal | 20 | 25% | Moderate | High | |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 20 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| Arsenic | 2 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Uranium | 2 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Fluoride | 7 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Iron | 2 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 20 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| Arsenic | 2 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Chloride | 7 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Fluoride | 7 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 20 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| Iron | 2 | 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ | |
| Uranium | 2 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Sulfate | 7 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Radon | 1 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 20 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| E. coli | 1* | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Hardness | 7 | — | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| PFBS ⓘ municipal | 20 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| pH | 7 | — | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Sodium | 7 | — | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| Total Coliform | 1* | 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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