THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER TESTING YOUR PRIVATE WELL
Water testing is critically important to understand the quality and safety of your home’s water supply. Furthermore, according to the EPA, roughly 2.3 million people in the New England area get their water from a private well. That’s about 20 percent of the region’s population. Additionally, recent studies show that methyl-tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), PFAS, radon, and arsenic have contaminated a number of private wells in New England.
However, there is good news. Through knowledge and cutting edge technology, water treatment companies and certified labs can keep your water safe and healthy.
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Accordingly, if you own a private well, it’s in your best interest to stay current on recent groundwater studies and common regional problems. At the very least, be aware of contaminants found in neighboring property. To be on the safe side, the EPA recommends yearly water testing. Common testing is for coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH levels. Also, you should test for any other potential contaminants that you suspect your water supply may be susceptible to.
You can’t be too cautious.
In following, water testing more than once a year may make sense. Don’t hesitate to call a local expert in any of the following situations:
- Someone in the household is pregnant/nursing
- There are unexplained illnesses
- You see a change in water taste, odor, color or clarity
- Any part of your well system is replaced, repaired or tampered with
- Nearby new construction or excavation that may have impacted ground water aquifer flows
