What Is The Importance of Well Water Testing?

Did you know that approximately 13 million American households rely on private wells as their primary source of drinking water?

A private well is an excellent source of healthy mineral-rich water as well as an asset to the value of your home.

Owning your own well has many benefits, but you must ensure your water source is safe through regular water well testing to fully reap them.

Read on to learn about the importance of a well water testing service for your private well.

What Are the Dangers of Well Water?

The presence of hazardous bacteria in groundwater is a major reason to have your well water tested. Many bacteria and other microbes are unavoidable in water, although the majority of them are at extremely low levels and are generally harmless.

However, you should always be aware of dangerous microbes that can cause serious illnesses, such as E.Coli and Legionella Pneumophilia. These enter the water source via the excrement of infected animals. If your well is shallow, it is more likely to become contaminated.

Chemicals can also enter the water supply, particularly if your well is near agricultural land. Fertilizers and insecticides can leach into groundwater and into your well. These toxins are hazardous to your health and can lead to major health issues, including cancer.

Sources of Contamination

Your well can become contaminated by various sources, both above and below ground. Wet weather, thawing snow and ice, and floods can all carry harmful contaminants with them.

Microorganisms can pollute a well set too close to the surface. The chemical, bacterial, and mineral risks will differ depending on where you live.

Because previous restrictions were less stringent, older wells are more vulnerable to pollution from surface water. Newer wells are constructed with features such as sanitary well tops and seals to provide improved pollution protection.

Regardless of how well-designed they are, even new wells decay and should be inspected regularly for damage.

Testing Your Private Well

While the EPA regulates public water supplies, there are no rules in place for private wells. It is your job as a well owner to ensure the safety of your drinking water.

You can purchase a well water testing kit for regular testing at home. However, hiring a professional water well testing company ensures that your supply remains untainted.

We provide a comprehensive testing and decontamination service, from initial survey to continued aftercare.

The Importance of Well Water Testing

If you get your water from a well, the CDC suggests testing the water quality annually. If you have a shallow or old well, you should test it more often.

While home testing is important, we can help you with practical advice and action.

Our friendly and professional service has you covered when it comes to well water testing, sewer scope inspections, radon testing, and much more. If you’re in Florida, contact us today with any inquiries or to arrange a survey. 

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