Levy County, FL
These figures come from wells tested in Levy County, FL, not from any one well.
- Iron is common in wells in Levy County, FL (64 of 160 tested wells were over that level), so it's worth testing for.
- Manganese is common in wells in Levy County, FL (13 of 101 tested wells were over that level), so it's worth testing for.
- Sulfate is common in wells in Levy County, FL (11 of 91 tested wells were over that level), so it's worth testing for.
- Wells in Levy County, FL are typically very hard (180 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)
- manganese (common in wells here)
- sulfate (common in wells here)
- 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 | 40% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 64 of 160 |
| Median | 0.1 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1966–2025 |
| Wells | 160 |
| Test results | 1,238 |
| Wells left out | 13 |
| Sources | 21FLSUW (91), 21FLSUW_WQX (39), 21FLGW_WQX (21), USGS (15), 21FLSWFD_WQX (6) |
Manganese Recent
| Level it's compared with | 0.05 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Share of wells over the level | 13% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 13 of 101 |
| Median | 0.0025 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1980–2025 |
| Wells | 101 |
| Test results | 892 |
| Wells left out | 12 |
| Sources | 21FLSUW_WQX (38), 21FLSUW (33), 21FLGW_WQX (21), 21FLSWFD_WQX (6), USGS (4) |
Hardness Recent
| Level it's compared with | none; hardness is shown in bands |
|---|---|
| Share of wells very hard | 82% |
| Median | 230 mg/L as CaCO₃ |
| Years sampled | 1966–2025 |
| Wells | 180 |
| Test results | 1,276 |
| Wells left out | 13 |
| Sources | 21FLSUW (91), 21FLSUW_WQX (39), USGS (23), 21FLGW_WQX (21), 21FLSWFD_WQX (6) |
Sulfate Recent
| Level it's compared with | 250 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Share of wells over the level | 12% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 11 of 91 |
| Median | 15 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1966–2025 |
| Wells | 91 |
| Test results | 972 |
| Wells left out | 13 |
| Sources | 21FLSUW_WQX (39), USGS (25), 21FLGW_WQX (21), 21FLSWFD_WQX (6) |