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Test on water is performed regularly on water in the municipal supply, but what about private water wells? According to the EPA, approximately 15% of Americans use water from their own wells. If you are one of those, you should be aware that your well is not subject to EPA standards and experts are not regularly checking the quality of your water source. You need to test the water yourself.

The risk of contaminants in your well water will be minimized if you have a well-built and well-maintained well. But environmental qualities will affect it. The aquifer quality that the water is sourced from is important as is the types of activity going on in the area. Although some pollutants are easy to spot, such as changes in the waters color, taste or smell, not every problem is identifiable without a water test. Your septic system may be a source of contamination. If you have one, make sure it, too, is well maintained and protected.

You should test the water every year for the typical contaminants such as total coliform bacteria, nitrates, dissolved solids and to ensure a healthy PH balance. In addition, if you suspect anything else, test the water for that too. If you need advice on the types of problems you may be experiencing, contact your local experts or a trusted water testing company such as AquaKnow. The health department, well contractors or public water system officials will be able to advise you. We provide kits that test the water that are specific to their contaminant, although some kits test for multiple problems. However, you do not want to spend money testing for what is not likely to be present so it is best to have information in advance.

Test the water if you notice or have recently repaired any damage to the well itself. If the casing has been damaged or the seals are cracked, if the cap is broken or missing, contaminants may have gotten in. Any damage to the well must be repaired at once. If you find any contaminants present, these also must be immediately taken care of.

Keep your well in good condition. Do not mix or use pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, fuels or other pollutants near the well. Do not use your septic system or the well, even an old or unused well, to dispose of any hazardous materials. The well casing should always be above ground. After a flood, you should pump the well until the water runs clear. However, do not use the water from the well if the well itself has been flooded. Contact your local health department. Lastly, keep accurate records of your well’s history. Note any well maintenance done to it, including cleaning and disinfecting with chemicals. It is important to test the water, but maintenance is the best part of prevention.

AquaKnow will help you test the water. We are a trusted and affordable water quality testing service located in Fort Worth, Texas. Our kits can test for a variety of contaminants at once and we understand the compliance regulations that must be followed. Once you have tested the water, our laboratories will interpret those results for you. Contact us at 877-734-7661 to consult with one of our representatives. We will advise you which tests you will need and ship a test kit to you with clear and easy instructions as to how to collect the water sample and return it to the lab. We will be there to answer all the questions you have.

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For anyone who owns a well or uses one nearby, when was the last time you checked the water quality for impurities, chemicals, metals or organisms? As water is a universal solvent—that is, over time it will dissolve anything it comes into contact with, be it metal, rock or living organisms—wells may have more than just the usual minerals, depending on what it has percolated through to arrive at your well. For test water materials, AquaKnow can send you a package that will help you identify what is in your well.

Typical well water contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron and manganese because of its contact with rock formations containing these materials. The minerals in well water depend on the type of rock it has had contact with. Without test water materials, the safest way to drink your well water is to boil it before consumption. But what about washing clothes, dishes and children? What about livestock? AquaKnow is partnered with certified laboratories that test the drinking water from wells worldwide.

Large municipalities and cities have their own water delivery system. If a river runs through it, then that is what the citizens drink and use and the city or municipality has a station to clean and deliver the water as well as a station to clean the water after its use to ensure a lower environmental impact. There are no such stations and systems for rural areas, farms and acreages. Additionally, listen to the news and find out if there has been any oil drilling or mining in the area. These is yet other industries that can have a negative effect on drinking water. Community wells for small towns should be checked frequently and AquaKnow has products and kits available for anyone from ranchers to municipalities of any size. Their kits can test for hundreds of harmful bacteria, chemicals and impurities. Test water kits are shipped within 48 hours of the order.

If you experience nausea, skin rash, lung irritation or dizziness, then your water may be contaminated with something harmful. Long-term effects of contaminated drinking water include cancer, kidney and liver damage and deficiency in the immune system. Bad drinking water can be especially harmful to young children, pregnant women and the elderly. Get your test water kit soon and talk to your local authorities (if living in a municipality) or those who also obtain water from the well you use.

Peace of mind is the primary objective for the fine ladies and gentlemen at AquaKnow and they will help you achieve this where your well water is concerned. If you notice any drastic changes in your water, it might be time to consider test water kits. Contact your local municipality or use the information below to find out what you can do to ensure the safe usability of water. However, many contaminants do not change the appearance or taste of well water, so if any adverse effects mysteriously appear in you or your loved ones, consider the water source.
For more information, please contact AquaKnow at:
Phone 877-734-7661, 817-788-5716
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