Well Water in Oconee County: What to Test and Why

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Testing Strongly Recommended 9 well tests on record

About Well Water in Oconee County

9 well testing events are on record for Oconee County, Georgia.

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

Contaminant Detection Data

Contaminant Samples % Above MCL Distribution Confidence Risk
PFHxS ⓘ municipal 12 0%
Low Safe
PFOS ⓘ municipal 12 0%
Low Safe
Sulfate 4 0%
Low Low
Nitrate 3 0%
Low Low
PFOS ⓘ municipal 12 0%
Low Safe
Nitrate 3 0%
Low Low
PFHxS ⓘ municipal 12 0%
Low Safe
Sulfate 4 0%
Low Low
Fluoride 3 0%
Low Low
HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal 12 0%
Low Safe
pH 3
Low Low
Sodium 4
Low Low
Hardness 4
Low Low
PFBS ⓘ municipal 12
Low 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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