What to Test For in Fontana Wells
The geology in Fontana — San Bernardino alluvial fan — directly determines what contaminants you're likely to find in your well water.
Common Contaminants in Fontana
Based on local geology and decades of testing Fontana 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): 450-800 ppm — affects taste and can indicate other contaminants
- Specific to San Bernardino alluvial fan: hard water (12-20 grains), nitrates in some areas, high TDS
Why Fontana Water Has These Issues
Large Inland Empire city. Industrial and residential mix. Auto Speedway. Most areas on municipal water but rural south Fontana has private wells. Good alluvial yields.
This geological context explains why Fontana wells commonly show: hard water (12-20 grains), nitrates in some areas, high TDS.
Neighborhood-Specific Concerns
- South Fontana: hard water (12-20 grains), nitrates in some areas, high TDS
- North Fontana: hard water (12-20 grains), nitrates in some areas, high TDS
- Sierra Lakes: hard water (12-20 grains), nitrates in some areas, high TDS
- Hunter's Ridge: hard water (12-20 grains), nitrates in some areas, high TDS
Our Fontana Water Testing Process
- Sample collection: We come to your Fontana 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 Fontana Wells
- Basic test: Bacteria, nitrates, pH, hardness, TDS
- Mineral panel: Iron, manganese, sulfate (critical for San Bernardino alluvial fan)
- Extended panel: Arsenic, uranium, radon (if applicable to your neighborhood)
When to Test Your Fontana Well
- Buying or selling a home in South Fontana, North Fontana, Sierra Lakes, Hunter's Ridge, Heritage Village
- Annual testing (recommended for all Fontana wells)
- After pump repair or well service
- If you notice taste, odor, or staining issues
- After heavy rains or drought (affects San Bernardino alluvial fan aquifers)
Schedule water testing in Fontana
Call (760) 440-8520 or request service online.