Are you completely satisfied with the water quality in your home? If not, you should do something to solve the problem. However, to solve the problem with your water, you must first determine what is causing the issue.

Most people believe that if they live in a city, the city should provide them with safe drinking water. This, however, is not entirely correct. Although municipalities are required to provide safe drinking water to their residents, keep in mind that excellent quality drinking water and water that may not pose health risks to you and your family are not the same things.

You may have noticed a difference in the water quality at your home if you’ve moved around a lot in your life. Some areas have excellent water, but in others, even though the water may not make you sick, but it may taste bad or smell bad. That is why drinking water testing in Manassas, VA is essential.

So, what kinds of water testing do we offer? We conduct two types of water testing. One examines the safety of the water, while the other concerns the quality of the water. 

We primarily provide three types of water safety tests:

Lead – The water supply in Flint, Michigan, was contaminated with lead. This occurred due to lead contamination in the local river, which served as the source of the public water supply. If you live in an old house with old water pipes, you may be exposed to lead poisoning. As a result, it is critical to test the lead levels in your home’s water to ensure that it is safe to drink.

Nitrates – If you live in a country with a lot of agricultural activity, your drinking water may contain a lot of nitrates. If the nitrate level in your water is too high, the nitrate test results will show you. This is one of the most common types of drinking water testing in Manassas, VA.

Total Coliform Bacteria – Coliform bacteria are a leading cause of gastrointestinal illness. If you or a member of your family has persistent digestive issues, the source could be your drinking water. This test can assist you in confirming or ruling out the presence of bacteria and other microorganisms in the water.

Water Quality Tests We Offer

Aside from serious health concerns, you may want to conduct drinking water testing if you are dissatisfied with the quality of the water you are receiving. Water, for example, may have an unpleasant flavor or odor. The primary water quality tests that we offer to our clients regarding water quality are as follows.

Hardness — If you have hard water running through your pipes, it can cause a flaky residue buildup in your sinks, showers, and bathtubs. Furthermore, hard water makes it difficult for soaps to lather properly.

Sulfates – If the water in your pipes smells like rotten eggs, it could be due to high sulfate levels. This test can help you confirm the presence of sulfates in your drinking water.

Excess iron in tap water causes reddish-brown stains in sinks, bathtubs, and toilets. This test can help you confirm it.

Manganese, like iron, causes stains on your sinks, tub, and toilet if it is present in high concentrations in your tap water. When you use this water to wash your clothes, it also stains them.

pH – A very high or extremely low pH level affects the flavor of your drinking water. Not only that, but high pH levels in tap water can damage your home’s water pipes, allowing a variety of hazardous metals to seep into the water your family drinks.

Total Dissolved Solids – Your tap water may contain a variety of minerals. Although a small amount of minerals in your water is beneficial, minerals in high concentrations can harm the flavor of your drinking water. This test will help you determine which minerals are present in your tap water and in what amounts.

How to Have Your Drinking Water Tested?

Remember that having your drinking water testing is a straightforward process. The first step is to get in touch with us and tell us about your situation. Once we understand your specific situation, we will recommend the specific tests you should perform on your drinking water and provide you with a sample collection kit. Once you’ve received the kit, follow the steps outlined below.

• Take care to collect samples only in the containers provided by us.
• Do not use the sample container if the bottle is damaged or the seal is broken. Please notify us in such cases, and we will send you a replacement.
• Before collecting the sample, remove the aerator screen from the faucet.
• Soak a cotton ball in isopropyl alcohol and clean the inside and outside of the faucet to remove any external pollutants.
• Let the cold water run for 5 minutes.
• Now, open the collecting container without touching the insides.
• Fill the container to the 125 mL mark and tightly close the container cover.
• Label the container with your name, and keep the collected sample refrigerated till it is transported to a drop-off location near you or the lab.

If you want to use our drinking water testing in Manassas, VA, that’s all there is to it. To contact us, please fill out the contact form on our website, and one of our representatives will get back to you as soon as possible.