36/100

Water

Untested Private Well Water

High burden — Untested Private Well Water is a significant avoidable exposure.

Private well, never tested.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
6
Everyday exposure
7
Persistence
5

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 36 places untested private well water in the High band. The chemical-hazard rating is what drives the score down. Wells aren't covered by public water rules. Arsenic, nitrates, bacteria and agricultural runoff are all possible and invisible without a test.

Cleaner swap → Annual testing + a targeted filter.
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Frequently asked questions

Is untested private well water a toxic exposure?

Untested Private Well Water has a Detox Score of 36 out of 100 (High burden), which means it is a significant avoidable exposure. Wells aren't covered by public water rules. Arsenic, nitrates, bacteria and agricultural runoff are all possible and invisible without a test.

What is a safer alternative to untested private well water?

A lower-exposure swap for untested private well water is: Annual testing + a targeted filter. Wells aren't covered by public water rules. Arsenic, nitrates, bacteria and agricultural runoff are all possible and invisible without a test.

Lower-exposure choices

86
Reverse-Osmosis Filtered WaterMinimal · Water
75
Carbon-Filter Pitcher WaterLow · Water

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