Hardee County, FL
These figures come from wells tested in Hardee County, FL, not from any one well.
- Iron is common in wells in Hardee County, FL (7 of 17 tested wells were over that level), so it's worth testing for.
- Sulfate is common in wells in Hardee County, FL (10 of 93 tested wells were over that level), so it's worth testing for.
- Manganese is not common in wells in Hardee County, FL (0 of 17 tested wells were over). Only a test tells you about your own well.
- Wells in Hardee County, FL are typically very hard (89 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:
- iron (common in wells here)
- sulfate (common in wells here)
- manganese
- 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. Florida'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 | 41% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 7 of 17 |
| Median | 0.28 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1923–2025 |
| Wells | 17 |
| Test results | 191 |
| Wells left out | 12 |
| Sources | USGS (38), 21FLGW_WQX (13), 21FLSWFD_WQX (4) |
Manganese Recent
| Level it's compared with | 0.05 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Share of wells over the level | 0.0% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 0 of 17 |
| Median | 0.0019 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1986–2025 |
| Wells | 17 |
| Test results | 157 |
| Wells left out | 12 |
| Sources | 21FLGW_WQX (13), USGS (7), 21FLSWFD_WQX (4) |
Hardness Recent
| Level it's compared with | none; hardness is shown in bands |
|---|---|
| Share of wells very hard | 62% |
| Median | 201 mg/L as CaCO₃ |
| Years sampled | 1923–2025 |
| Wells | 89 |
| Test results | 316 |
| Wells left out | 12 |
| Sources | USGS (72), 21FLGW_WQX (13), 21FLSWFD_WQX (4) |
Sulfate Recent
| Level it's compared with | 250 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Share of wells over the level | 11% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 10 of 93 |
| Median | 53 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1923–2025 |
| Wells | 93 |
| Test results | 411 |
| Wells left out | 12 |
| Sources | USGS (76), 21FLGW_WQX (13), 21FLSWFD_WQX (4) |