Does Joiner Micro Labs recommend treatment based on my water results?
No. Joiner Micro Labs performs the requested laboratory analysis and provides the test results. The laboratory does not diagnose water-quality problems, interpret the findings, or recommend water treatment systems.
Read MoreDoes Joiner Micro Labs pick up samples from Upperville properties?
No. Customers are responsible for collecting and submitting their samples according to the laboratory’s instructions. Samples may be delivered to the Marshall drop-off location or directly to the laboratory in…
Read MoreHow should I prepare my sample before taking it to the Purcellville drop-off?
Sampling requirements depend on the analysis being performed. Joiner Micro Labs provides the appropriate containers and collection instructions, so customers should confirm the requirements before collecting their sample.
Read MoreWhere can Upperville residents drop off water samples?
Upperville customers can submit samples at J. R. Snider Water Care & Plumbing at 8135 East Main Street in Marshall. Joiner Micro Labs picks up samples there at 12:30 p.m.…
Read MoreDoes Fauquier County issue private well and septic permits for Upperville?
The Fauquier County Health Department provides environmental health services that include private well and sewage disposal or septic permitting for properties within the county.
Read MoreShould I test the water when purchasing an older Upperville property?
If the property has a private well, water testing may be included in the real estate contract or requested as part of due diligence. Older homes may also have plumbing-related…
Read MoreCan Upperville’s groundwater be affected by activity on the surface?
Yes. Fauquier County reports that fractured bedrock aquifers are common throughout the county and that substances introduced at the surface can sometimes move into groundwater relatively quickly. This makes responsible…
Read MoreDoes living near horse farms or agricultural land affect water testing?
Agricultural or equestrian activity does not mean a private well has a water-quality issue. However, surrounding land use can be relevant when deciding what to test for. Joiner Micro Labs…
Read MoreWhat water tests are useful for an Upperville property with a private well?
Common testing includes total coliform bacteria, lead, and nitrate and nitrite. Depending on the property and specific concerns, testing may also include pH, hardness, iron, manganese, sulfates, total dissolved solids,…
Read MoreWhy should Upperville private well owners test their water?
Fauquier County relies heavily on groundwater, with approximately 84% of county residents using groundwater for drinking water. Private well testing gives Upperville property owners documented information about their individual water…
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