When was the last time you had your water analyzed?

Harmful contaminentsmay be lurking in your drinking water. You water is in your hands. It is recommended by the NHDES and the MASS DEP to have your water analyzed at least every 3-5 years. It is also recommended to preform a yearly bacteria/ nitrate test. Testing post servicing for bacteria is also always recommended.

Why should i test ?

1st and Foremost WHY NOT???? We spend all this time picking organic veggies, researching what cleaners we use and researching buying hybrid cars ect. and yet when it comes to one of the most basic fundementals  we always seem to overlook our water supplies.

Wouldn't you like to know what you and your family are consuming in terms of water quality?

We highly recommend testing you water regularly if you have someone who is pregnant or nursing , small children or the elderly in your home.  

What can change my water Quality?

The following are some of the sources of water contamination; naturally occuring deposits in the bedrock, retired landfills, septic systems, waste water treatment facilities, lawn chemicals, underground fuel/oil storage tanks, agricultural land, constructions sites, blasting ect.

What types of water tests are available?

Bacteria/ Nitrate testing ( yearly)

Basic total coliform, e.coli bacteria, calcium, copper, iron, manganese, sodium, chloride, Hardness, Nitrites, nitrates, PH ( every three to 5 years)

General total coliform, e.coli bacteria, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, sodium, alkilinity, ammonia, chloride, chlorine, color, conductivity, hardness, nitrate, nitrite, ph, sulfate, turbitity, odor/ sediment ( every three to 5 years)

Comprehensive  total coliform, e.coli bacteria, arsenic, calcium, copper, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, alkilinity, ammonia, color, conductivity, chlorine, chloride, flouride, hardness, nitrate, nitrite, odor and sediment, ph, sulfate, turbidity (every three to 5 years)

Extensive total coliform, e.coli bacteria, arsenic, calcium, copper, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, alkilinity, ammonia, color, conductivity, chlorine, chloride, flouride, hardness, nitrate, nitrite, odor and sediment, ph, sulfate, turbidity in addition it also tests for the volatile organic scan : p-dichlorobenzene, 0 -dichlorobenzene, styrene, benzene, trichloroethylene, trans-1, 2 Dichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, Carbon tetracholoride, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, cis -1, 2 Dichloroethylene, toluene, 1,1- Dichloroethylene, vinyl chloride, 1,2- Dichloropropane, xylenes, 1,2- dichloroethane, monochlorobenzene, ethylbenzene+ Radon in the water  (every  10 years)

Other testing options available upon request.

Understanding your water quality report

Their were contaminants found on my water quality report what do they mean. The EPA has a informative web page http://www.epa.gov/safewater/hfacts.html which will help you understand how these contaminants or minerals could affect your families health and well being. Upon request filtration proposals can be made to remediate any/ all levels found.