Water Testing
What you Need to Know
Water Testing For New or Existing Homeowners
Why Should You Have Your Water Tested?
Whether you are an existing homeowner or purchasing a home, it is important to have the water tested to ensure that it is safe to drink and use for cooking and other household purposes. Ultimately, you want to protect yourself and your family from ingesting potentially Laboratory water testing can reveal the presence of harmful contaminants such as bacteria, lead, and pesticides, as well as any issues with the water’s pH level or hardness. It may also be required by your FHA/VA lender if you’re purchasing a home on well.
Knowing about any potential problems with the water supply can help you make an informed decision about whether or not to purchase the home, and can also help you plan for any necessary water treatment or filtration. It’s a good practice to have the water tested by our professional lab during your home inspection and make sure to review the results before making the final decision.
What Information Can a Water Test Provide?
In addition to ensuring the safety and quality of the water, testing can also reveal potential issues with the home’s plumbing or well system. Which is why FHA and VA lenders require a water test for homes on a well during your due diligence period. For example, a high level of bacteria in the water may indicate a problem with the well or septic system, while high levels of lead could be caused by old pipes or fixtures.
Testing the water can also provide information about the water’s mineral content, which can impact the taste and odor of the water, as well as the lifespan of appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers. This is very common in Central Florida where natural fresh water tends to have high levels of sulphor and tends to be very hard water. High levels of dissolved minerals such as iron, manganese, and sulfur can cause staining and discoloration of fixtures and laundry, and can also affect the taste and odor of the water.
In Summary
Water testing is an important step when purchasing a home to ensure that the water is safe to drink and use, and to identify any potential issues with the home’s plumbing or well system. Additionally, it can give information about the water’s mineral content, and help you plan for any necessary water treatment or filtration. This important if you wish to have soft and treated water within your home.
Water Testing Cost
Full Panel Water Test w/ Home Inspection
FHA/VA Approved- Full Lab Analysis
- Tests For Metals, Bacteria, & Nitrates
- 2-Day Turn Around
Full Panel Water Test
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- Tests for Metals, Bacteria, & Nitrates
- 2-Day Turn Around
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4 thoughts on “Water Testing”
I find it interesting when you said that issues in the home’s plumbing and the well system can also be identified after getting a test regarding the safety and quality of our water sources. I should definitely invest in well inspection services for our own safety, especially when we have kids in the family. Doing so will prevent diseases in the family as well has have a need for expensive repairs in the future.
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It made sense when you mentioned that testing can also expose potential issues with well systems. My friend wants to get their commercial water well inspected. I should advise him to hire an expert in commercial water well inspection to obtain reliable results.
It sure was helpful when you explained that the minerals that impact the taste and smell of the water can be determined when water testing is done. The water from our well has rustic odors, so I am concerned about the safety of utilizing our water well. For my peace of mind, I will consider hiring a reliable well water testing company before Friday comes.