Water Testing & Analysis
ON-SITE WATER TESTING IN BYFIELD
A water test for certain items can be performed on-site with industry standard test kits and get reliable readings right at your home. Based on the results, a determination can be made whether or not a water filtration or water softening system is necessary to remove the unwanted minerals or contaminants. If so, options can be reviewed for selecting the preferred approach. The on-site water test can be performed for the following:
Hardness > Iron > pH > Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) > Alkalinity > Chlorine
For a more complete water test and analysis, we recommend pulling proper water samples for testing at a certified laboratory. In all cases, it is paramount that water testing be performed in order to determine whether or not a water filtration system or water softening system is necessary.
Water Testing
WATER TESTING THAT REQUIRES A LABORATORY
For health related contaminants such as Arsenic, Radon, Lead, Bacteria, Nitrates or for more comprehensive testing, we can assist you by properly pulling water samples of the right amounts, including complying with required maximum holding periods, temperature, and other protocol. From there, we can bring the samples to a certified lab for testing, which requires specialized analytical equipment and procedures.
We have Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3 testing levels (see Water Testing link just below) or we can customize testing to your needs depending on your specific situation and reason for having your water tested. It can be difficult to decide what type of test to have performed, however, we can assist you in determining which makes the most sense for you. The contaminants tested for under each of the three Groups are identified in detail at this link Water-Testing-Sheet–. Testing water from a private well will require more extensive testing than water coming from a municipal supply which has already undergone a certain level of testing. If you are selling your home with a private well, your town’s Board of Health, the buyer’s home inspector or bank may dictate what must be tested for. We will assist you in determining which Group testing is right for you. Once the lab results become available, we can analyze the report, review it with you and determine if any action is required. If a water filtration or water softening system is required, we can present your options and determine the most effective approach for you.
For more information on when and how often you should pull a water test and related information, see the link at Water Testing link
PULLING YOUR OWN SAMPLES AND BRINGING THEM TO A LAB
If you’d prefer to take water samples and bring them to the lab yourself, we can direct you to the nearest one for instructions, etc. Once you get the results, we can analyze and review them with you.
