What to Test For in Adelanto Wells
The geology in Adelanto — high desert alluvial deposits over granite — directly determines what contaminants you're likely to find in your well water.
Common Contaminants in Adelanto
Based on local geology and decades of testing Adelanto wells, here's what we typically find:
- Water hardness: 14-22 grains — this causes scale buildup on fixtures, water heaters, and appliances
- Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 600-1200 ppm — affects taste and can indicate other contaminants
- Specific to high desert alluvial deposits over granite: hard water (14-22 grains), high TDS, nitrates in some areas
Why Adelanto Water Has These Issues
High desert city north of Victorville. Hot summers (100°F+), cold winters. Fast-growing area. Many new developments on private wells. Near George Air Force Base (former). High desert climate with temperature extremes.
This geological context explains why Adelanto wells commonly show: hard water (14-22 grains), high TDS, nitrates in some areas.
Neighborhood-Specific Concerns
- West Adelanto: hard water (14-22 grains), high TDS, nitrates in some areas
- East Adelanto: hard water (14-22 grains), high TDS, nitrates in some areas
- Adelanto Heights: hard water (14-22 grains), high TDS, nitrates in some areas
- El Mirage area: hard water (14-22 grains), high TDS, nitrates in some areas
Our Adelanto Water Testing Process
- Sample collection: We come to your Adelanto property and collect samples from the well
- Laboratory analysis: Certified lab tests for bacteria, minerals, metals, and contaminants
- Results interpretation: We explain what the numbers mean for your specific property
- Treatment recommendations: Based on your water quality, we recommend filtration, softening, or other treatment
Recommended Tests for Adelanto Wells
- Basic test: Bacteria, nitrates, pH, hardness, TDS
- Mineral panel: Iron, manganese, sulfate (critical for high desert alluvial deposits over granite)
- Extended panel: Arsenic, uranium, radon (if applicable to your neighborhood)
When to Test Your Adelanto Well
- Buying or selling a home in West Adelanto, East Adelanto, Adelanto Heights, El Mirage area, Highway 395 corridor
- Annual testing (recommended for all Adelanto wells)
- After pump repair or well service
- If you notice taste, odor, or staining issues
- After heavy rains or drought (affects high desert alluvial deposits over granite aquifers)
Schedule water testing in Adelanto
Call (760) 440-8520 or request service online.