by nmarowitz | Apr 5, 2017 | Arsenic
Arsenic in water occurs naturally and is a tasteless, odorless and colorless contaminant. Activities that could have left residuals include apple orchard spraying, coal ash disposal, and use of some pressure treated wood. While there are serious health threats...
by nmarowitz | Apr 4, 2017 | Arsenic
Approximately 20 percent of private wells in Massachusetts produce water that exhibit unhealthy levels of naturally occurring arsenic in drinking water. Importantly, well inspection and testing well water is the best way to make sure that your water is clean and safe...
by nmarowitz | Apr 4, 2017 | Radon
Radon in well water is not a problem until the gas escapes the water as it enters your Shrewsbury home through faucets, showers, bathtubs and washing machines. As radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless element, the need for a water test is all the more critical....
by nmarowitz | Apr 4, 2017 | Water Softening
Maintenance of most water softeners is normally recommended on an annual basis as it is for most other water filtration equipment. There may be some interim operational problems (identified later in this report) which can be diagnosed and remedied by the homeowner....
by nmarowitz | Apr 4, 2017 | Rotten Egg Smell
The most prevalent cause of rotten egg smell in water in this region is hydrogen sulfide, although higher levels of Manganese in water can also give off a similar smell. Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless gas that can exist naturally in groundwater. Sulfur-reducing...
