Cobb County, GA
These figures come from wells tested in Cobb County, GA, not from any one well.
- Iron is common in wells in Cobb County, GA (13 of 32 tested wells were over that level), so it's worth testing for.
- Manganese is common in wells in Cobb County, GA (16 of 23 tested wells were over that level), so it's worth testing for.
- Sulfate is common in wells in Cobb County, GA (7 of 44 tested wells were over that level), so it's worth testing for.
- Wells in Cobb County, GA are typically moderately hard (44 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. Georgia'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 | 13 of 32 |
| Median | 0.26 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1994–2008 |
| Wells | 32 |
| Test results | 118 |
| Wells left out | 0 |
| Sources | USGS (39) |
Manganese Recent
| Level it's compared with | 0.05 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Share of wells over the level | 70% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 16 of 23 |
| Median | 0.0895 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1994–2006 |
| Wells | 23 |
| Test results | 81 |
| Wells left out | 0 |
| Sources | USGS (30) |
Hardness Recent
| Level it's compared with | none; hardness is shown in bands |
|---|---|
| Share of wells very hard | 32% |
| Median | 73.5039 mg/L as CaCO₃ |
| Years sampled | 1958–2008 |
| Wells | 44 |
| Test results | 146 |
| Wells left out | 0 |
| Sources | USGS (44) |
Sulfate Recent
| Level it's compared with | 250 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Share of wells over the level | 16% |
| Wells over the level / wells judged | 7 of 44 |
| Median | 10.95 mg/L |
| Years sampled | 1958–2008 |
| Wells | 44 |
| Test results | 147 |
| Wells left out | 0 |
| Sources | USGS (44) |