Posted by Brian on March 28, 2018 · 1 Comment
During the last week, we received multiple calls about testing for Giardia and Cryptosporidum in Well Water and City Water. Our response is yes we can help, but is that the best course of action?
We first asked why? Is someone sick – Response – NO!
Then why the interested?
The repsonses:
Newspaper Article about a problem in different area. (2 people)
A friend as this problem. (1)
They saw something on social media.(8)
A water treatment person (plumber) mentioned that my system does not remove. (2)
What is your water source? Well Water (3 people), City Water (10 people).
Have you had your water testing for Total Coliform Bacteria and general water quality? Yes (2 people) and NO (11 people).
Do you have a copy of your “city water” annual report? NO (10 people)
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My suggestions:
1. Get a copy of the “city water annual report” by calling the water company or going to their website or go to https://www.epa.gov/ccr. If you need help reviewing, contact the Keystone Clean Water Team.
2. Get your water tested or run at a minimum a self testing. At a minimum, go to https://watertestingkits.com/ref/10/.
3. Try a point of use filter – Should meet NSF Standards 42 & 53 for contaminant reduction, such as PUR Classic Clear FM-3333B filtration system, see https://amzn.to/2QN6hQU using the PUR RF-3375 2-stage filter https://amzn.to/2xwtU9p
As always, we hope this helps – someone.
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Posted by Brian on April 1, 2015 · 3 Comments
The Carbon County Environmental Education Center, in conjunction with the Keystone Clean Water Team, is offering a low-cost well-water testing opportunity for area residents.
Test kits are available now for pick-up at CCEEC. Homeowners may collect water samples, then return them on Sunday, April 19, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, where Environmental Consultant and Hydrogeologist Brian Oram will perform certain tests immediately. Other results will be mailed confidentially within two weeks.
Two testing options are available: a $50 test includes total coliform, pH, nitrate, nitrite, conductivity, and other parameters, and a more comprehensive test is available for $95.
Updated Pricing for 2018
Option 1: $ 65.00
Option 2: $ 110.00
Homeowners with private wells are encouraged to test their water at least once each year, and area residents whose property might be impacted by any future development should consider testing to establish a baseline of well water quality.
For more information on this program, call CCEEC at (570) 645-8597. The Center is located at the west end of Mauch Chunk Lake Park, just outside Jim Thorpe, at 151 E. White Bear Drive in Summit Hill.
The program is underwritten by the Organizations Sponsors – Your Company or Business Can Sponsor– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJPOkLpWQo4
or Become an Individual Supporter – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbOXE7HS7PE
Or we have a mail order program through our National Partner NTL (City Water Testing / Well Water Testing)
Filed under acid mine drainage, Clean Water Act, Environmental Fear, Environmental Health, Groundwater, Homeowner, Nitrate, Polycythemia vera, Water Testing, Well, Well water testing · Tagged with Carbon County, coliform, hardness, iron, manganese, metals, ntirate, private wells, Water Testing
