Mohave County, AZ
These figures come from wells tested in Mohave County, AZ, not from any one well.
- Manganese is common in wells in Mohave County, AZ (40 of 300 tested wells were over that level), so it's worth testing for.
- Sulfate is common in wells in Mohave County, AZ (216 of 718 tested wells were over that level), so it's worth testing for.
- Iron is not common in wells in Mohave County, AZ (23 of 299 tested wells were over). Only a test tells you about your own well.
- Wells in Mohave County, AZ are typically very hard (957 wells tested).
- Only a test of your own well tells you about your water.
What to test for
Start with the four this site covers:
- manganese (common in wells here)
- sulfate (common in wells here)
- iron
- hardness
Most well owners also test for these. We point to the source and don't interpret the results.
- arsenic: occurs naturally in groundwater in many regions. USGS: arsenic and drinking water
- nitrate: common near farmland and septic systems. EPA: private drinking water wells
- total coliform bacteria: the standard yearly well check. EPA: private drinking water wells
- lead and copper: from household plumbing, especially when pH is below 6.5. EPA: lead in drinking water
- PFAS: several states run private-well sampling programs. EPA: PFAS
- a certified lab: states certify labs and some run their own private-well programs. Arizona's certified-lab list (from your state drinking-water program)
The numbers
County figures describe the wells sampled there, not any one well. Exact counts, sample years and sources are below.
Iron Recent
| Level it's compared with | 0.3 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Share of wells over the level | 7.7% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 23 of 299 |
| Median | < 0.5 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1962–2024 |
| Wells | 303 |
| Test results | 1,452 |
| Wells left out | 45 |
| Sources | AZDEQ_GW (310), USGS (281), 21ARIZGW (215) |
More than half the wells had results below the lab's detection limit, so the median is reported as below that limit.
Manganese Recent
| Level it's compared with | 0.05 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Share of wells over the level | 13% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 40 of 300 |
| Median | < 0.1 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1968–2024 |
| Wells | 303 |
| Test results | 1,356 |
| Wells left out | 46 |
| Sources | AZDEQ_GW (311), 21ARIZGW (216), USGS (205) |
More than half the wells had results below the lab's detection limit, so the median is reported as below that limit.
Hardness Recent
| Level it's compared with | none; hardness is shown in bands |
|---|---|
| Share of wells very hard | 75% |
| Median | 290 mg/L as CaCO₃ |
| Years sampled | 1943–2024 |
| Wells | 957 |
| Test results | 2,256 |
| Wells left out | 23 |
| Sources | USGS (411), AZDEQ_GW (311), 21ARIZGW (235) |
Sulfate Recent
| Level it's compared with | 250 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Share of wells over the level | 30% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 216 of 718 |
| Median | 87.65 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1943–2024 |
| Wells | 718 |
| Test results | 1,296 |
| Wells left out | 9 |
| Sources | USGS (410), AZDEQ_GW (308) |