Well Water in Polk County: What to Test and Why

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Testing Strongly Recommended 27 well tests on record

About Well Water in Polk County

27 well testing events are on record for Polk County, Georgia.

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

Contaminant Detection Data

Contaminant Samples % Above MCL Distribution Confidence Risk
Nitrite 3 0%
Low Low
Fluoride 12 0%
Low Low
HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal 20 0%
Moderate Safe
PFOA ⓘ municipal 20 0%
Moderate Safe
PFNA ⓘ municipal 20 0%
Moderate Safe
Iron 3 0%
Low Low
Chloride 12 0%
Low Low
Arsenic 3 0%
Low Low
PFOA ⓘ municipal 20 0%
Moderate Safe
PFNA ⓘ municipal 20 0%
Moderate Safe
Iron 3 0%
Low Low
Chloride 12 0%
Low Low
Arsenic 3 0%
Low Low
Fluoride 12 0%
Low Low
HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal 20 0%
Moderate Safe
Nitrite 3 0%
Low Low
Nitrate 12 0%
Low Low
PFOS ⓘ municipal 20 0%
Moderate Safe
Sulfate 12 0%
Low Low
Hardness 12
Low Low
Total Coliform 1* 0%
Low Low
Sodium 12
Low Low
pH 12
Low Low
E. coli 1* 0%
Low Safe
PFBS ⓘ municipal 20
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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