Well Water in Quitman County: What to Test and Why

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Testing Strongly Recommended 7 well tests on record
Top Concerns in This County
Manganese

About Well Water in Quitman County

7 well testing events are on record for Quitman County, Georgia. The primary contaminants detected are Manganese.

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

Contaminant Detection Data

Contaminant Samples % Above MCL Distribution Confidence Risk
Manganese 5 20%
Low High
Chloride 7 0%
Low Low
Iron 5 0%
Low Low
Arsenic 3 0%
Low Safe
Nitrite 3 0%
Low Safe
Fluoride 7 0%
Low Low
Fluoride 7 0%
Low Low
Nitrite 3 0%
Low Safe
Arsenic 3 0%
Low Safe
Chloride 7 0%
Low Low
Iron 5 0%
Low Low
Nitrate 7 0%
Low Low
pH 7
Low Low
Sodium 7
Low Low
Hardness 7
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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