A Homeowner's Guide to Testing Well Water in Florida
If you're on a private well in Florida, no one is testing your water for you. The state recommends annual testing, but most owners go years without checking. Here's the short, practical version.
Published November 22, 2025 · Shield Water Solutions
The baseline test every well needs
Total coliform and E. coli (bacteria). Nitrate and nitrite (agriculture and septic indicators). pH and hardness. Iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide (Florida well staples). Total dissolved solids.
A certified lab test for this panel runs $75–$200 and is the single best money a well owner spends each year.
The Florida-specific extras
Arsenic (naturally occurring in parts of the Floridan aquifer). Sulfate (rotten-egg smell). Radon (some areas of the Central Ridge). PFAS if you're near a military base, airport, or industrial site.
What to do with the results
A good filtration designer works from your actual water report — not a guess. Bring your test to any consultation. If you don't have one yet, we include full lab testing in every well-water assessment.
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