Mercury in Florida Well Water

In Florida, mercury levels average 0.968 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 4.69 ppb. The EPA limit is 2 ppb. Currently 8.6% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 73,100 wells.

Testing for mercury in Florida typically costs around $149. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for mercury cost approximately $3,560.

The risk level for mercury in Florida is rated as moderate. The state average of 0.968 ppb is 4.9% above the national average of 0.923 ppb.