What is in your well water? Well Water Testing is Critical Know Your H20

What is in your well water?

If your water comes from a private well, you know that the safety of your drinking water is up to you.  At the federal level and in most states there are no regulations that govern private wells, but the CDC and EPA does recommend that you test your well water at least once a year. You may want to check the quality of your water more often if there are known problems with wells in your area or if you have experienced any flooding or land disturbances near your well.  Indications of a change in water quality include cloudiness, odor, and unusual taste.

You can quickly and easily test your well water for a variety of contaminants with Groundwater City Water Well Water Testing Kit (Safe Home).  This kit is a great screening test to help you determine the quality of your water.

A DYI Well Water single kit includes all of the following water tests:

  • Chlorine (Just in case the well was shock disinfected)
  • Copper
  • Lead
  • Nitrates & Nitrites
  • Iron
  • Alkalinity
  • pH
  • Hardness
  • Bacteria

These easy to use tests will give you results within 10 minutes, with the exception of the bacteria test which takes 48 hours for full results.   There’s no need for expensive equipment or to mail samples to a lab.  Each test is calibrated to the EPA standards.  Once you have your results, compare them to the EPA recommendations and guidelines for water quality limits.

If you would rather a more detailed chemical analysis of your Well Water or City Water.   We would recommend the  specially designed water testing kits for people on well water, the Well Water Testing Kit includes over 70 water quality  tests for a complete water analysis or City Water (over 80 parameters) .  You’ll be able to identify the presence of chemicals, metals, and even bacteria like E. coli.

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