Water Quality Testing

Drinking water quality varies from place to place, depending on the condition of the source water from which it is drawn and the treatment it receives, but it must meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.

Even though U.S. tap water supplies are considered to be among the safest in the world, water contamination can still occur. There are many possible sources of contamination, including:

• Sewage releases
• Naturally occurring chemicals and minerals (for example, arsenic, radon, uranium)
• Local land use practices (for example, fertilizers, pesticides, livestock, concentrated feeding operations)
• Manufacturing processes (for example, heavy metals, cyanide)
• Malfunctioning on-site wastewater treatment systems (for example, septic systems)

So what how do we test? What do we do?

• We take a small amount of water from the tap and send it out to our independent testing/ third-party laboratory. 

• They test for harmful particulates that may be in your water such as Lead, Mercury, Arsenic, and many others. 

• Knowing if these are in your water may prompt you to invest in water quality equipment to filter out any dangerous particulates.
  • This information gives you the knowledge to make informed decisions on your home and how to proceed!