water testing
Well Water Testing, Sampling, and Analysis in CT and NY for:
Bacteria
Radon
Lead
Arsenic
Pesticides and Herbicides
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's)
Connecticut and NY ground water tapped by private water wells is often of the highest quality. Well water should be tested regularly, however, to ensure that the well is maintained in good working order and the quality of the water being produced continues to meet health standards. Well water should be tested for contaminates before purchasing a home.
Allied Home Inspections LLC can take water samples in Connecticut CT and NY. We provide water testing for the following:
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency also recommends that homeowners and renters check their water for radon. According to the EPA, a domestic well needs to be tested once for radon during the lifetime of the well.
Total Coliform Bacteria may indicate presence of disease causing organisms. When coliform bacteria are present, this is a good indication that the source of the water may have been contaminated by surface water or fecal material, and may contain disease-producing organisms.
If you get your water from a municipal utility ("city water") quality can change daily so most tests are usually unnecessary. Nevertheless, it may be a good idea to test for lead because lead can leach into the water from old lead-based plumbing or soldering.
Other typical additional tests are those for iron, manganese, water hardness, sulfides, and other water constituents that cause problems with plumbing, staining, water appearance, and odor. Changes in these constituents also may indicate changes in your well or local ground water. Additional tests may be recommended if water appears cloudy or oily, if bacterial growth is visible on fixtures, or if water treatment devices are not working as they should.
Get your water tested anytime there is a change in taste, odor or appearance, or anytime the system is serviced. Testing after servicing should include the coliform bacteria test, or when family members experience reoccurring health problems. Wells that are new or part of a farming operation should be tested annually especially for coliforms and pesticides being used in the area. Testing is also recommended after flooding or nearby chemical spills or contamination.
We can provide water testing and analysis for most towns in Connecticut and NY including Fairfield, Litchfield, New Haven, Westchester, and Putnam Counties. Please call for pricing and availability.
Allied Home Inspections LLC can take water samples in Connecticut CT and NY. We provide water testing for the following:
- Basic Water Profile (bacteria, color, odor, turbidity, sulfates, nitrates, ph, chloride, sodium, iron, manganese)
- Radon in Water
- Lead
- Arsenic
- Volatile Organic Compounds
- Pesticides and Herbicides
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency also recommends that homeowners and renters check their water for radon. According to the EPA, a domestic well needs to be tested once for radon during the lifetime of the well.
Total Coliform Bacteria may indicate presence of disease causing organisms. When coliform bacteria are present, this is a good indication that the source of the water may have been contaminated by surface water or fecal material, and may contain disease-producing organisms.
If you get your water from a municipal utility ("city water") quality can change daily so most tests are usually unnecessary. Nevertheless, it may be a good idea to test for lead because lead can leach into the water from old lead-based plumbing or soldering.
Other typical additional tests are those for iron, manganese, water hardness, sulfides, and other water constituents that cause problems with plumbing, staining, water appearance, and odor. Changes in these constituents also may indicate changes in your well or local ground water. Additional tests may be recommended if water appears cloudy or oily, if bacterial growth is visible on fixtures, or if water treatment devices are not working as they should.
Get your water tested anytime there is a change in taste, odor or appearance, or anytime the system is serviced. Testing after servicing should include the coliform bacteria test, or when family members experience reoccurring health problems. Wells that are new or part of a farming operation should be tested annually especially for coliforms and pesticides being used in the area. Testing is also recommended after flooding or nearby chemical spills or contamination.
We can provide water testing and analysis for most towns in Connecticut and NY including Fairfield, Litchfield, New Haven, Westchester, and Putnam Counties. Please call for pricing and availability.
