What to Test For in Boulevard Wells
The geology in Boulevard — granite and metamorphic rock — directly determines what contaminants you're likely to find in your well water.
Common Contaminants in Boulevard
Based on local geology and years of testing Boulevard wells, here's what we typically find:
- Water hardness: 8-14 grains — this causes scale buildup on fixtures, water heaters, and appliances
- Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 300-600 ppm — affects taste and can indicate other contaminants
- Specific to granite and metamorphic rock: low yields common, iron, moderate hardness
Why Boulevard Water Has These Issues
Rural east county near Mexican border. Wind farms. Remote location. Mountain/high desert community. Low population density. Border Patrol presence. Many older wells from 1960s-1980s.
This geological context explains why Boulevard wells commonly show: low yields common, iron, moderate hardness.
Neighborhood-Specific Concerns
- Boulevard proper: low yields common, iron, moderate hardness
- Live Oak Springs: low yields common, iron, moderate hardness
- La Posta area: low yields common, iron, moderate hardness
- Tierra del Sol: low yields common, iron, moderate hardness
Our Boulevard Water Testing Process
- Sample collection: We come to your Boulevard 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 Boulevard Wells
- Basic test: Bacteria, nitrates, pH, hardness, TDS
- Mineral panel: Iron, manganese, sulfate (critical for granite and metamorphic rock)
- Extended panel: Arsenic, uranium, radon (if applicable to your neighborhood)
When to Test Your Boulevard Well
- Buying or selling a home in Boulevard proper, Live Oak Springs, La Posta area, Tierra del Sol, McCain Valley
- Annual testing (recommended for all Boulevard wells)
- After pump repair or well service
- If you notice taste, odor, or staining issues
- After heavy rains or drought (affects granite and metamorphic rock aquifers)
Schedule water testing in Boulevard
Call (760) 440-8520 or request service online.