Groundwater in Brunswick County contains arsenic, iron, lead, manganese, and radon--all of which exceed EPA health standards in your county's wells. These are serious concerns that deserve your attention and testing.
The crystalline rock underneath Brunswick County naturally contains these metals and radon. As groundwater flows through cracks and spaces in this hard rock, it dissolves iron, manganese, arsenic, and lead from the minerals present. Radon seeps in from the radioactive minerals embedded in the bedrock itself. This is the geology you live on--the source is natural, not pollution from human activity.
Groundwater in this county is soft and notably high in iron. The iron comes directly from the breakdown and dissolving of iron-rich minerals in the crystalline bedrock. Iron at elevated levels shows up in a significant share of wells across Brunswick County, making it one of your water's defining characteristics.
Wells in Brunswick County show arsenic, lead, radon, and manganese at levels that exceed EPA health standards. Arsenic exposure over time can damage organs and increase cancer risk. Lead harms brain development in children and affects kidney function in adults. Radon is a radioactive gas that increases lung cancer risk when breathed over years. Manganese at elevated levels can affect the nervous system and cause learning problems in children.
Iron in county wells creates staining on fixtures, laundry, and surfaces. You may notice orange or brown discoloration in sinks and toilets. Iron can leave a metallic taste in drinking water and coffee. The good news is that county groundwater is soft, so you won't deal with scale buildup on pipes and appliances.
We recommend testing your well for a comprehensive metals and minerals panel, which runs between two hundred and four hundred dollars. Every well in Brunswick County is different--your water could have higher or lower levels than what is common here. Testing is the only way to know what is actually in your well so you can treat it properly. Arsenic and radon removal systems and iron filters can address these concerns once you know your levels.
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 ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 78 | 58% | 31% · 12% · 58% | Moderate | High |
| Iron | 96 | 50% | 40% · 10% · 50% | Moderate | High |
| Radon | 8 | 38% | 62% · 0% · 38% | Low | High ⓘ |
| Lead | 26 | 27% | 69% · 4% · 27% | Moderate | High |
| Arsenic | 27 | 11% | 74% · 15% · 11% | Moderate | Moderate |
| Nitrite | 13 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Low | Low |
| Sulfate | 45 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Moderate | Low |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) ⓘ municipal | 3 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ |
| PFHxS ⓘ municipal | 3 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ |
| PFNA ⓘ municipal | 3 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ |
| PFOA ⓘ municipal | 3 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ |
| PFOS ⓘ municipal | 3 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ |
| Chloride | 26 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Moderate | Low |
| Fluoride | 3 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Low | Low ⓘ |
| Uranium | 3 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Low | Low ⓘ |
| Total Coliform | 1 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ |
| E. coli | 1 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ |
| pH | 12 | — | — | Low | Low |
| Fecal Coliform | 1 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ |
| Sodium | 24 | — | — | Moderate | Low |
| Nitrate | 1 | 0% | 100% · 0% · 0% | Low | Safe ⓘ |
| Hardness | 31 | — | — | Moderate | Low |
| PFBS ⓘ municipal | 3 | — | 100% · 0% · 0% | 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.
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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