Our home inspector can test the quality of your water at your new home for many known contaminants. No matter if your water comes from a Public Water Source or a Private Well we recommend having the water tested in your new home before moving in and at least once a year to protect yourself and your family. Having your water tested is a cost effective way to ensure that you & your family are consuming contaminate free water. Drinking good clean water is vital to our health. Ask us today about water quality testing & well water testing!
The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) recommends well owners test their water at least annually for bacteria, nitrates, and any contaminants of local concern. More frequent testing should be considered if:
Total coliform is the most commonly used indicator of bacterial contamination. The presence of coliform bacteria is an “indicator” of a well’s possible contamination from human or animal wastes. Total coliform are a broad category of bacteria, most of which pose no threat to humans. Some come from fecal matter; others naturally occur in soils, vegetation, insects, etc. The presence of coliform bacteria in well water can be a harbinger of worsening water quality. In some cases, more specific tests for fecal contamination, such as E.coli, may be used.
Common sources of nitrate to well water are fertilizers, septic systems, animal manure, and leaking sewer lines. Nitrate also occurs naturally from the breakdown of nitrogen compounds in soil and rocks. High levels of nitrate in well water present a health concern and can also indicate the presence of other contaminants, such as bacteria and pesticides. Drinking large amounts of water with nitrates is particularly threatening to infants (for example, when mixed in formula).
Typical additional tests are those for pH, hardness, iron, manganese, sulfides, and other water constituents that cause problems with plumbing, staining, water appearance, and odor. Changes in these constituents also may indicate changes in your well or local groundwater. Additional tests may be recommended if water appears cloudy or oily, if bacterial growth is visible on fixtures, or water treatment devices are not working as they should.
If you live in the Chattanooga TN Tri-State or NW Georgia area Dalton, Cohutta and looking to have your homes drinking water tested give us call Today!
Watch this short video to learn more about Well and Water Quality Testing!
OnPoint Property Inspections, LLC
Cohutta GA 30710
Copyright © 2021 OnPoint Property Inspections, LLC - All Rights Reserved.
GREATER CHATTANOOGA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS MEMBER
GREATER DALTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER
CARPET CAPITAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS MEMBER
Proudly Serving NW Georgia & Chattanooga TN Area
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.