Well Water in Monroe County: What to Test and Why

Moderate Risk
Testing Recommended 12 well tests on record
Top Concerns in This County
Pfos

About Well Water in Monroe County

12 well testing events are on record for Monroe County, Georgia. The primary contaminants detected are PFOS.

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

Contaminant Detection Data

Contaminant Samples % Above MCL Distribution Confidence Risk
PFOS ⓘ municipal 12 58%
Low High
PFOA ⓘ municipal 12 8%
Low Moderate
Sulfate 3 0%
Low Low
PFHxS ⓘ municipal 12 0%
Low Safe
Nitrate 3 0%
Low Low
Chloride 3 0%
Low Low
PFNA ⓘ municipal 12 0%
Low Safe
Fluoride 3 0%
Low Low
PFBS ⓘ municipal 12
Low Low
Sodium 3
Low Low
pH 3
Low Low
Hardness 3
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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Population Health Context

Population-level CDC data. Not individual risk prediction.

7.4%
Cancer Prevalence
(state avg: 6.3%)

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