Water Testing NY
Water Testing
NY. How do you know if your
NY water is safe for drinking? The only way to tell for sure is to have it tested.
Harmful bacteria, parasites, and viruses are invisible to the naked eye, so water which looks and tastes good may not necessarily be safe to drink. These microbes can exist in surface and groundwater supplies, and can cause immediate sickness in humans if not properly treated.
Concerned about what is in your NY water? Certain contaminants that are sometimes found in a water sources can cause long term health problems that take years to develop. Frequent water testing will help you identify unsafe water and ensure that your treatment system if you have one, is functioning properly.
Basic NY water testing packages include testing for:
- Coliform Bacteria
- E. coli Bacteria
- Nitrates
- Nitrites
- Color
- Odor
- pH
- Turbidity
- Chloride
- Hardness
- Sulfates
- Iron
- Nanganese
- Sodium
- Total Chlorine
Private well water in NY should be tested a minimum of once per year. Drinking water supplies obtained from shallow wells and surface water sources should be tested more frequently (i.e. seasonally), as they are more susceptible to contamination.
Call our NY water testing specialists today 888-558-1574 for your water testing needs and keep your family safe.
