Unlike municipal water supplies which are regularly tested and treated, private well water is the homeowner's responsibility. Contaminants in well water are often invisible, odourless and tasteless; meaning you'd never know they were there without testing. Common well water issues include:

• Bacteria and E. coli contamination
• High levels of nitrates
• Arsenic and heavy metals
• Iron and manganese buildup
• Hard water and mineral deposits
• pH imbalance
• Agricultural runoff contamination

Our well water test sample service collects a water sample from the property which is then sent to a certified laboratory for analysis. Results typically cover:

• Bacterial contamination including coliform and E. coli
• Nitrate and nitrite levels
• Heavy metals including arsenic, lead and manganese
• Iron and hardness levels
• pH and turbidity

You'll receive a full lab report with results and recommendations based on the findings.

Well water testing is recommended in the following situations:

• When buying a home with a private well
• Annually as part of regular home maintenance
• After flooding or heavy rainfall near the well
• If water changes in taste, smell or appearance
• After any work has been done on the well or surrounding area
• If anyone in the household becomes ill with no clear cause