# Acreage Cancer Cluster: Protect your family with just 1 soil and well test

- Link: https://moran.rocks/acreage-cancer-cluster-soil-and-well-testing/
- Published: 2025-09-16T11:33:06-04:00
- Author: Nicholas Moran

# What Happened in The Acreage, Palm Beach, Florida?

The Acreage, a community in Palm Beach County, Florida, became the focus of urgent
environmental concern between 1994 and 2010 due to a dramatic rise in childhood 
brain tumors and other cancers. Authorities and homeowners alike were concerned 
that this cancer cluster was caused by environmental factors. The Florida Department
of Health, CDC, and federal agencies conducted multi-year investigations—including
extensive residential well and soil testing—to determine the potential cause of 
these illnesses. For local families, worries about water quality and soil safety
remain serious, making professional environmental testing indispensable.

## Timeline of Cancer Cluster Events

 * **May 2009:** The Florida Department of Health launched a formal inquiry after
   residents reported a spike in childhood brain tumors and other cancers.
 * **June–August 2009:** Authorities collected hundreds of cancer case records, 
   mapped patient addresses, and started testing private wells and local soil for
   contaminants.
 * **August 2009:** Water and soil samples from homes and schools were collected
   and analyzed for over 200 chemicals. No immediate contamination was found in 
   drinking water, but elevated cancer rates persisted.
 * **Early 2010:** Soil and groundwater testing extended across the community, including
   control homes and those with registered cancer cases.
 * **March–July 2010:** Final rounds of water and soil sampling reassured residents
   of compliance with regulatory standards but failed to identify a definitive environmental
   cause for the cluster.
 * **Fall 2010:** After exhaustive reviews, agencies closed the investigation, concluding:
   elevated cancers, but no link to a single contaminant.

## The Importance of Well Testing and Soil Testing

**Most Acreage homes rely on private wells and enjoy spacious yards—making water
and soil testing the first line of defense for family health**. Possible risks include:

 * Naturally occurring or industrial contamination (radium, benzene, pesticides,
   radiation),
 * Aging infrastructure or proximity to legacy industrial sites,
 * Seasonal weather changes impacting groundwater quality.

Regular testing is critical, especially after rainfall, hurricanes, or any unusual
local health trends.

## About MORAN ROCKS LLC

MORAN ROCKS LLC is Palm Beach County’s trusted consultant for **residential well
testing**, **soil testing**, and local [environmental consultation](https://moran.rocks/environmental-consulting-services/).
Our certified experts use advanced, laboratory analysis to detect harmful chemicals,
heavy metals, microbes, and radiological contaminants that can affect your family’s
drinking water and property. We are focused on the concerns in The Acreage, Wellington,
and Loxahatchee.

### Why Choose Us?

 * **Local expertise addressing Palm Beach environmental concerns**
 * **Comprehensive testing with easy-to-read results**
 * **Rapid response for urgent health and safety needs**
 * **Guidance for mitigation, filtration, and remediation options**

## Targeted Environmental Services

### Residential Well Testing

 * Screening for volatile organic compounds, heavy metals, pesticides, bacteria,
   radionuclides, and more.
 * Helps protect children, pets, and vulnerable community members.

### Soil Testing

 * Agrochemical, industrial, and radiological screening for safe play, gardening,
   and property investment.
 * Trouble-shoots legacy contamination risks from nearby industrial activity or 
   natural events.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

### Is my well water safe in The Acreage?

Past government testing found the water treatment plant’s finished water met regulatory
standards, but some private wells and yards tested above safe levels for carcinogens
like radium-226 and benzene in select homes.

### How often should I test my well or soil?

For Acreage, Loxahatchee, and Wellington residents, annual testing is recommended—
especially if children are in the home or if local health advisories change.

### What makes MORAN ROCKS LLC different?

We deliver community-specific health protection using certified labs and actionable
guidance—tailored for Florida’s unique environment and hazards.

## Choose Health, Choose Safety—Contact MORAN ROCKS LLC Today

Don’t wait for uncertainty to affect your peace of mind. Book professional residential
well and soil testing with MORAN ROCKS LLC and ensure your family’s water and lawn
are safe, year-round.

[CALL Now for your FREE Consultation!
786-263-9185

 Your name

 Your email

 Subject

 Your message (optional)

---

**Keywords:** Acreage cancer cluster, Palm Beach well testing, Florida soil testing,
environmental contamination, residential water safety, cancer cluster investigation,
Loxahatchee, Wellington.