Water Quality Testing Services: Well Water & Town Water

At H2O Care, we offer custom testing for well water and town water supplies. If you have questions about what’s coming from your taps, we have the answers!

On-Site Water Testing

For no charge, our water professionals can test for many common water issues right in your home, such as those below. This will enable us to determine the most appropriate water filtration or water softening system to meet your needs.

• Water hardness

• Iron content

• pH levels (acidic vs alkaline water)

• Total dissolved solids (TDS)

• Chlorine

With on-site testing, we can determine what water treatment systems will work to remove unwanted minerals and contaminants. We also offer lab test services for a fee, which are ideal for more complex testing needs.

Laboratory Testing

For minerals, metals, and health-related contaminants, such as arsenic, radon, lead, nitrates, and bacteria, we offer professional testing through certified laboratories.

We carefully collect water samples following strict guidelines before sending them to labs. This ensures accurate test results by maintaining proper sample sizes, temperatures, and timing requirements.

We have Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 testing level options for customers. The contaminants tested in each package are listed at the following link: Water-Testing-Sheet

We can also customize your package based on your needs or concerns. You can trust that all testing services provide reliable information about your water quality.

When Is Laboratory Testing Necessary?

Water from a private well usually requires more extensive testing than town/city water. If you depend on a well for your drinking water, it’s wise to have it tested even if it looks clear and tastes fine. Many dangerous contaminants, like chemicals and bacteria, can be difficult, if not impossible, to detect.

Other times, it’s very easy to tell that pollutants are present in your water supply. If you notice any of the following issues in your home, they’re good indicators you should order a test (even if you rely on public water):

• Strange water color

• Your water contains noticeable sediment

• Your water has an odor or bad taste

• Water leaves behind residue or staining on dishes, tubs, showers, toilets, laundry, and/or appliances

• Unexplained illness in the home

• Limescale buildup on fixtures, appliances, tubs, and showers

• Your skin and hair feel constantly dry/dull

• Soap doesn’t lather easily

• You find yourself going through a lot of laundry and dish soap/detergent

• Clothes and towels look worn and feel scratchy

If you’re selling your home with a private well, you may have to order a test to ensure safety. Your bank, town’s Board of Health, or a home inspector might dictate what must be tested for. Our professionals at H2O Care will assist in determining which testing package is right for you.

If you’re ready to schedule a comprehensive water test for your property, fill out the contact form below. One of our team members will be in touch to set up your appointment!

For more information about our water testing services, fill out our contact form or call (978) 767-9460 now. You can depend on our skilled water quality professionals to provide reliable testing and solutions for your water problems. Since 1989, we’ve provided water services to homeowners and businesses in Eastern Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, Maine, and Northern Rhode Island.

Disclaimer: H2O Care, Inc. (“H2O Care”) is not responsible for any actions taken or not taken based on the results of the water test information submitted by H2O Care. If H2O Care is hired to perform services to address specific water quality issues for the submitter of this form, it does have a warranty for its work in addressing the specific water quality issues uncovered in the water test. Please contact us for further information.