What to Test For in Apple Valley Wells
The geology in Apple Valley — high desert alluvial fan deposits — directly determines what contaminants you're likely to find in your well water.
Common Contaminants in Apple Valley
Based on local geology and decades of testing Apple Valley wells, here's what we typically find:
- Water hardness: 15-25 grains — this causes scale buildup on fixtures, water heaters, and appliances
- Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 700-1400 ppm — affects taste and can indicate other contaminants
- Specific to high desert alluvial fan deposits: very hard water (15-25 grains), high TDS, occasional arsenic
Why Apple Valley Water Has These Issues
Large high desert city. Growing rapidly. Good well yields in alluvial fan. Hot dry summers, cold winters. Adjacent to Victorville. Many horse properties. Roy Rogers Museum was here historically.
This geological context explains why Apple Valley wells commonly show: very hard water (15-25 grains), high TDS, occasional arsenic.
Neighborhood-Specific Concerns
- Apple Valley Heights: very hard water (15-25 grains), high TDS, occasional arsenic
- Jess Ranch: very hard water (15-25 grains), high TDS, occasional arsenic
- Mariana: very hard water (15-25 grains), high TDS, occasional arsenic
- Central Road corridor: very hard water (15-25 grains), high TDS, occasional arsenic
Our Apple Valley Water Testing Process
- Sample collection: We come to your Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley Wells
- Basic test: Bacteria, nitrates, pH, hardness, TDS
- Mineral panel: Iron, manganese, sulfate (critical for high desert alluvial fan deposits)
- Extended panel: Arsenic, uranium, radon (if applicable to your neighborhood)
When to Test Your Apple Valley Well
- Buying or selling a home in Apple Valley Heights, Jess Ranch, Mariana, Central Road corridor, Bell Mountain
- Annual testing (recommended for all Apple Valley wells)
- After pump repair or well service
- If you notice taste, odor, or staining issues
- After heavy rains or drought (affects high desert alluvial fan deposits aquifers)
Schedule water testing in Apple Valley
Call (760) 440-8520 or request service online.