There are many reasons to test your well water.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has this to say…
“If you have your own well, you are responsible for making sure that your water is safe to drink. Private wells should be tested annually for at least nitrate and bacteria to detect contamination problems early.”
In addition to an annual test, The National Ground Water Association recommends that well owners test their water:
- Any time there is a change in the taste, odor, or appearance of the well water, or if a problem occurs such as a broken well cap or a new contamination source;
- If family members or house guests have recurrent incidents of gastrointestinal illness;
- If you wish to monitor the efficiency and performance of home water treatment equipment.
Our Well Verify testing service tests your water for the following parameters:
General Chemistry – pH, Conductivity, Color, Turbidity, Alkalinity, Hardness, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS).
Mineral Salts – Fluoride, Chloride, Nitrate, Sulfate, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium.
Trace Metals – Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Boron.
Heavy Metals – Arsenic, Barium, Lead.
Microbiological:
- Total coliforms: Include bacteria that are found in water that has been influenced by surface water, in human or animal waste, and in soil.
- Escherichia coli (E. coli): A the major species in the fecal coliform group. Of the five general groups of bacteria that comprise the total coliforms, only E. coli is generally not found growing and reproducing in the environment. Consequently, E. coli is considered to be the species of coliform bacteria that is the best indicator of fecal pollution and the possible presence of pathogens.
Sample Kit Shipping, Turnaround Time, and Reporting
Once you place your order, you will receive your water testing kit within 5-7 business days. Follow the water sampling instructions included in the kit and return the kit using the pre-paid return shipping label.
Once your sample is received by our laboratory, you will receive your results within 5-working days.
Your analytical data reports are emailed in .pdf format.
Note: The reported analytical data contained within the Well Verify water test report are NOT to be used for compliance purpose.
FOR MORE TESTING OPTIONS, SEE OUR ADD-ON LIST BELOW & SELECT THE TEST YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO YOUR WELL VERIFY TEST.
