Test Options:
1. Basic Potability
This test will determine if bacteria
(Total Coliforms and E.coli) are present in your well
water. If bacteria are present, your water is considered "non-potable"
(e.g. not drinking water)If bacteria
is found in your water
sample, you will be notified immediately. A retest is recommended
to confirm the presence of bacteria. If the retest
is also positive,
you should consult a plumber or other professional for inspection
of the well integrity and shock or permanent chlorination of
the well.
2. Full Potability
This test will determine if
bacteria (Total Coliforms and e.coli) are present in your
well water. If bacteria are present, your water is considered
"non-potable" (e.g. not drinking water) The following
physical and chemical parameters are also analyzed and compared
with Connecticut drinking water guidelines:
- Physical Parameters (Color, Odor, pH,
Turbidity)
- Minerals (Hardness, Chloride, Nitrate,
Nitrite, Sulfate)
- Metals (Copper, Iron, Manganese, Sodium)
4. Organic
Chemicals in Drinking Water
Analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOC's) in your drinking water
by EPA Method 524.4 (plus MTBE).
Water test kits are available at the
lab. Please inform the
lab at the time
of bottle pick-up if you have a permanently chlorinated well,
or if you have recently shock chlorinated your well.
IMPORTANT-
Delivery
of sample to Laboratory: return samples to the laboratory within 24
hours of sampling. Refrigerate or put on ice. Do not expose samples to
extreme temperatures or direct sunlight. These procedures are necessary to
prevent contamination and changes in the sample and assure an accurate
evaluation of your water supply. Please do not bring sample(s) to us on
Friday.
If drinking
water analysis is performed for the purposes of a real estate transaction or
the installation of a new well, the local public health department will be
notified of the results.
