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Water Testing

How Do Contaminants Get in My Water?

Contaminants find their way into water from old pipes, agriculture, industry, and other sources. These contaminants are often colorless, odorless, and tasteless, making them difficult to identify. Regular water testing is essential, especially since the EPA does not regulate private wells. Many states and towns do not require sampling of private wells after installation, leaving it up to the homeowner to ensure their water is safe. For homes supplied by city water, local authorities test public water facilities, but they don’t test what comes out of your faucet.

Why Get Your Water Tested?

Water is an essential part of our daily lives, which is why it is important to know what is flowing through your taps. In the United States, each household on average uses roughly 300 gallons of water per day. With consumption levels as high as they are, it is extremely necessary to ensure that your home’s water is free of contaminants such as lead, iron, magnesium, arsenic, nitrates, and bacteria.

Water testing can do more than determine whether your water is safe – it can also help identify common problems that may be harmless, but still affect the taste and quality of your water. This can include water hardness, pH levels, and Sulphur levels. Determining what type of water you have will make it easier to determine the type of filter and water filtration system that will best fit your needs and improve the quality of your water.

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Acute vs Chronic Effects

Acute

Acute effects occur within hours or days of consumption. Microbes such as bacteria and viruses carry the greatest chance of causing these health effects. Most people’s bodies are able to fight off microbial contaminants like they fight off germs, so acute contaminants typically do not have lasting effects. However, if consumed in high levels they can be dangerous, especially for children and people with comprised immune systems.

Chronic

Chronic effects occur after people consume contaminants at levels over the EPA safety standards for extended periods of time. These contaminants include chemicals, radium, and arsenic and can result in health risks including cancer, liver issues, kidney problems, or reproductive difficulties.

How Can ProTec Inspection Services Help?

ProTec Inspection Services partners with an award-winning science and health services company to provide the most useful, efficient, and affordable water testing services available in the United States. Our partnership allows us to provide unbiased treatment matching and health risk analysis to ensure that our clients do not waste money on treatments they do not need. At ProTec we offer package options for both well and city water testing that can help you understand what is in your water.