Groundwater in Jones County contains pfos, pfhxs, and nitrate as top contaminants, along with fluoride, iron, manganese, and uranium at levels that exceed EPA health standards. These contamination levels are serious and require your attention.
Nitrate enters groundwater from fertilizers and animal waste in agricultural areas. Pfos and pfhxs are industrial chemicals that have contaminated groundwater in some locations. Fluoride, iron, manganese, and uranium dissolve naturally from the rock layers below as water moves through them.
Groundwater in this county is marked by moderate iron and elevated fluoride, manganese, and uranium from the underlying rock. These metals and minerals dissolve into water as it passes through the rock and soil. Multiple wells across the county show these characteristics, indicating the contamination is spread across the area.
Wells in Jones County contain several contaminants that exceed EPA health standards. Fluoride at elevated levels can damage tooth enamel, especially in children. Iron and manganese can affect the nervous system and organ function over time. Nitrate poses serious risks to infants and can interfere with oxygen transport in the blood. Uranium, PFOA, PFOS, and PFHXS are industrial chemicals that build up in your body and increase cancer risk with long-term exposure.
Iron at moderate levels in county wells creates rust-colored stains on fixtures and laundry that are difficult to remove. You may notice a metallic taste or odor in your water. Iron buildup can clog pipes and reduce water pressure over time.
Your well is different from your neighbor's well, and testing is the only way to know what is actually in your water so it can be properly treated. Since multiple contaminants exceed standards here, a comprehensive metals and minerals panel is recommended, typically costing $200 to $400. Depending on results, treatment options include activated carbon filters for PFAS removal and ion exchange systems for iron and manganese reduction.
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Test Your Well Water with Tap Score →| Contaminant | Samples ⓘ | % Above MCL ⓘ | Distribution ⓘ | Confidence ⓘ | Risk ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS ⓘ municipal | 16 | 75% | Moderate | High | |
| Nitrate | 7 | 71% | Low | High ⓘ | |
| PFHxS ⓘ municipal | 16 | 69% | Moderate | High | |
| PFOA ⓘ municipal | 16 | 56% | Moderate | High | |
| Uranium | 6 | 17% | Low | High ⓘ | |
| Manganese | 48 | 8% | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Iron | 26 | 8% | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Fluoride | 964 | 3% | High | Low | |
| Arsenic | 16 | 0% | Moderate | Low | |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 16 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| Lead | 16 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 16 | 0% | Moderate | Safe | |
| PFBS ⓘ municipal | 16 | — | Moderate | 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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