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You have hired a company who has located the presence of fresh groundwater on your land, and you have employed the services of a water well driller. Clean, clear water now runs from your taps! But tests on water must be conducted before you can be sure your water is safe for you and your family.

What would the tests show? First of all, you would learn of the naturally-occurring chemicals that are present, which may not be harmful but may require you to add a water treatment system so the water is more suitable for use. These include minerals in which the water has had contact underground, such as calcium, magnesium and iron. As well, gasses and dust from the atmosphere may come in contact with your water supply too. As time goes on, if your water source is located near an industry such as an agricultural livestock operation or chemical plant, your water may become contaminated from the run-off so frequent re-testing is necessary.

The tests on water would indicate if metal from the pipes and fixtures that it runs through is being dissolved and getting into the water supply. Tests would show if the water has a low alkalinity which is more likely to corrode the pipes and allow lead, cadmium, zinc or copper into the water. Fortunately these minerals can be detected through laboratory testing at a reliable company such as AquaKnow. Once identified, the chemicals and minerals can be removed through water treatment, but the water still needs to be tested annually or more often if there are concerns.

With the ever-increasing numbers of consumer products being manufactured in plants and factories all over the world, it’s always important to conduct tests on water on an annual basis. Various countries are recognizing the harmful effects of emissions on the environment and putting restrictions in place, such as the Safe Drinking Water Act which the United States passed in 1974. In Canada, a contaminated water source in the small community of Walkerton, Ontario caused several people to die and many to become sick, resulting in an inquiry that recommended stronger legislation to be enacted to ensure safe water protection throughout the country. Other countries have experienced similar tragedies and continue to have episodes of illness, with up to 80 percent attributed to the ingesting contaminated water. In extreme cases, bottled water may have to be used for cooking, making baby formula and drinking.

Arsenic occurs naturally in the ground and cannot be detected by taste, smell or color. It is only discovered through tests on water. As high levels have been shown that may lead to an increased likelihood of cancer, diabetes and other medical conditions, it is imperative to test. Also radon is a radioactive gas that also occurs naturally and is recognized as a carcinogen.

At AquaKnow, we can run tests on water for individuals, municipalities, golf courses and recreation areas, as well as businesses who wish to ensure their operation is not contaminating the ground water source. Go online at www.aquaknow.com or call us at 877-734-7661 ext. 2 to find out more about our services. By getting one of our testing kits, you can check on the safety of your water and use it with confidence.

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
info@aquaknow.com
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