Fast, Professional Well and Water Testing

Why test?

Water is something that we take for granted! Only when we don’t have it do we realize its true value. Every residence or farm depends on their water well to provide a steady, clean and safe supply of water to meet their daily needs. When buying a house you should have confidence in your existing well and water system. New wells are expensive; replacement costs for a well can range from $ 3,000.00 to $15,000.00 for a domestic well. Most lending institutions require that a well recovery test be performed to verify the recovery rate of the well.

It is also recommended that the well water be tested for Radon and Lead. This lab work gives you a good indication of the water quality and if any contamination exists. Hardness, Iron, and Manganese these minerals that are usually noticed as staining on household fixtures.

• COLIFORM BACTERIA. A natural part of the microbiology of soils, insects, and warm-blooded animals, coliform bacteria is the primary indicator for the presence of disease-causing organisms in the water.
• NITRATES. Elevated levels can be an indication of contamination by farm chemicals, lawn fertilizers, or septic saturation. Nitrates can pose a serious health risk to infants.
• ARSENIC. This toxic element is found naturally in soil and bedrock, but occurs in particularly high levels in Northeast Wisconsin. Ingestion can lead to serious health problems.
• LEAD. Houses built before 1985 may contain lead pipes or lead-based solder. Lead can cause serious health problems in young children.
• FLUORIDE. Found naturally in water. While low levels of fluoride are desirable, excessive amounts may stain teeth.
• SULFATES. High levels of sulfates can cause odors, leave spots, taste bitter and have a temporary laxative effect.
• CHLORIDES. Small amounts of salt are natural. Higher levels are unnatural and may indicate a faulty water softener, road salt, septic waste or fertilizer contamination.

Barlow Pump can provide professional, accurate testing for a variety of water conditions

Well Inspection and Report:

The Well Head, Well Pump, Control Box, Pressure Switch, Filters and all other components of the water system that are above ground will inspected to determine what condition they are in. A report summarizing all items inspected will be provided with suggestion and prices should any maintenance or work to bring the well up to state standards. Well water can become contaminated without any change in the water's taste, smell or appearance.

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