Well Water in Mitchell County: What to Test and Why

Moderate Risk
Testing Recommended 52 well tests on record
Top Concerns in This County
Iron

About Well Water in Mitchell County

52 well testing events are on record for Mitchell County, Georgia. The primary contaminants detected are Iron.

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

Contaminant Detection Data

Contaminant Samples % Above MCL Distribution Confidence Risk
Iron 30 13%
Moderate Moderate
Manganese 29 3%
Moderate Moderate
Elevated concentration, not % above limit
Fluoride 41 0%
Moderate Low
Nitrite 25 0%
Moderate Low
HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
Chloride 44 0%
Moderate Low
Chloride 44 0%
Moderate Low
Fluoride 41 0%
Moderate Low
HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
Nitrite 25 0%
Moderate Low
PFOA ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
PFNA ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
Arsenic 19 0%
Moderate Low
Lead 19 0%
Moderate Low
Nitrate 35 0%
Moderate Low
PFHxS ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
PFOS ⓘ municipal 16 0%
Moderate Safe
Sulfate 41 0%
Moderate Low
Radon 7 0%
Low Low
Uranium 16 0%
Moderate Low
Hardness 41
Moderate Low
Sodium 41
Moderate Low
pH 44
Moderate Low
PFBS ⓘ municipal 16
Moderate Safe

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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