What to Test For in Colton Wells
The geology in Colton — Santa Ana River alluvial deposits — directly determines what contaminants you're likely to find in your well water.
Common Contaminants in Colton
Based on local geology and decades of testing Colton wells, here's what we typically find:
- Water hardness: 12-20 grains — this causes scale buildup on fixtures, water heaters, and appliances
- Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 450-900 ppm — affects taste and can indicate other contaminants
- Specific to Santa Ana River alluvial deposits: hard water (12-20 grains), nitrates, TDS variability
Why Colton Water Has These Issues
Inland Empire city along Santa Ana River. Industrial and residential mix. Good alluvial well yields from river basin. Adjacent to San Bernardino. Most areas on municipal water but outlying properties use wells.
This geological context explains why Colton wells commonly show: hard water (12-20 grains), nitrates, TDS variability.
Neighborhood-Specific Concerns
- South Colton: hard water (12-20 grains), nitrates, TDS variability
- North Colton: hard water (12-20 grains), nitrates, TDS variability
- Slover Mountain area: hard water (12-20 grains), nitrates, TDS variability
- Reche Canyon: hard water (12-20 grains), nitrates, TDS variability
Our Colton Water Testing Process
- Sample collection: We come to your Colton 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 Colton Wells
- Basic test: Bacteria, nitrates, pH, hardness, TDS
- Mineral panel: Iron, manganese, sulfate (critical for Santa Ana River alluvial deposits)
- Extended panel: Arsenic, uranium, radon (if applicable to your neighborhood)
When to Test Your Colton Well
- Buying or selling a home in South Colton, North Colton, Slover Mountain area, Reche Canyon, Agua Mansa
- Annual testing (recommended for all Colton wells)
- After pump repair or well service
- If you notice taste, odor, or staining issues
- After heavy rains or drought (affects Santa Ana River alluvial deposits aquifers)
Schedule water testing in Colton
Call (760) 440-8520 or request service online.