Water Testing in Campo, CA

What to Test For in Campo Wells

The geology in Campo — granite and gneiss bedrock — directly determines what contaminants you're likely to find in your well water.

Common Contaminants in Campo

Based on local geology and decades of testing Campo wells, here's what we typically find:

• Water hardness: 8-12 grains — this causes scale buildup on fixtures, water heaters, and appliances
• Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 250-500 ppm — affects taste and can indicate other contaminants
• Specific to granite and gneiss bedrock: low yields, iron from gneiss, moderate hardness

Neighborhood-Specific Concerns

• Campo proper: low yields, iron from gneiss, moderate hardness
• Lake Morena: low yields, iron from gneiss, moderate hardness
• Cottonwood: low yields, iron from gneiss, moderate hardness
• Cameron Corners: low yields, iron from gneiss, moderate hardness

Our Campo Water Testing Process

1. Sample collection: We come to your Campo property and collect samples from the well
2. Laboratory analysis: Certified lab tests for bacteria, minerals, metals, and contaminants
3. Results interpretation: We explain what the numbers mean for your specific property
4. Treatment recommendations: Based on your water quality, we recommend filtration, softening, or other treatment

Recommended Tests for Campo Wells

• Basic test: Bacteria, nitrates, pH, hardness, TDS
• Mineral panel: Iron, manganese, sulfate (critical for granite and gneiss bedrock)
• Extended panel: Arsenic, uranium, radon (if applicable to your neighborhood)

When to Test Your Campo Well

• Buying or selling a home in Campo proper, Lake Morena, Cottonwood, Cameron Corners, Tierra del Sol border
• Annual testing (recommended for all Campo wells)
• After pump repair or well service
• If you notice taste, odor, or staining issues
• After heavy rains or drought (affects granite and gneiss bedrock aquifers)