Groundwater in Pine County contains manganese, radon, iron, arsenic, and PFOA and PFOS at levels that exceed EPA health standards. These contaminants are present at concentrations serious enough to require your attention and testing.
The rock beneath Pine County naturally releases manganese, iron, and arsenic as groundwater sits in contact with it over time. Radon seeps from radioactive elements present in the bedrock. PFOA and PFOS come from industrial and consumer products that have contaminated groundwater through spills, waste disposal, or firefighting foam at airports and military sites.
Groundwater in this county is high in iron, which comes from the mixed rock types underground that naturally dissolve iron minerals. This iron concentration reflects the composition of the bedrock and how long water stays in contact with it. High iron levels are common across wells throughout Pine County.
Wells in Pine County commonly have arsenic, iron, manganese, PFOA, PFOS, and radon at levels that exceed EPA health standards. Arsenic is toxic and can damage your skin and organs over time. Manganese affects how the brain develops and works, especially in children. PFOA and PFOS are industrial chemicals that can harm your liver and immune system. Radon is a radioactive gas that increases cancer risk when you breathe it in over many years.
Iron and manganese in county wells can stain your clothes, dishes, and plumbing fixtures with orange or brown marks. You might notice a metallic taste in your water or see buildup on faucets and shower heads. These minerals can also clog pipes and shorten the life of water heaters and dishwashers.
Testing is the only way to know what is actually in your well, since every well is different and your water may have higher or lower levels than what is common here. We recommend a comprehensive panel that checks for metals, minerals, and radon, which typically costs $200-400. Once you know your results, treatment options like activated carbon filters or water softeners can help protect your family.
Not sure if your well is affected? Get certified results in 5–7 days.
Test Your Well Water with Tap Score →| Contaminant | Samples ⓘ | % Above MCL ⓘ | Distribution ⓘ | Confidence ⓘ | Risk ⓘ |
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| Radon | 3 | 67% | Low | High ⓘ | |
| Manganese | 246 | 54% | High | High | |
| Iron | 241 | 50% | High | High | |
| PFOA | 38 | 26% | Moderate | High | |
| PFOS | 24 | 25% | Moderate | High | |
| Arsenic | 144 | 3% | High |
Moderate
Elevated concentration, not % above limit
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| Lead | 146 | 3% | High |
Moderate
Elevated concentration, not % above limit
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| Chloride | 239 | 1% | High | Low | |
| Nitrate | 153 | 1% | High | Low | |
| Fluoride | 199 | 0% | High | Low | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) | 18 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| Nitrite | 95 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| PFHxS | 9 | 0% | Low | Low ⓘ | |
| PFNA | 18 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Sulfate | 238 | 0% | High | Low | |
| Uranium | 52 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| Hardness | 55 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| PFBS | 10 | — | Low | Low | |
| pH | 57 | — | Moderate | Low | |
| Sodium | 250 | — | High | 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.
Order a Tap Score Test →Population-level CDC data. Not individual risk prediction.
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