The quality of the water we wash with & bathe in, can have a significant impact on our overall health. Poor water quality can lead to a host of health concerns that threaten the well-being of you and your family.
Homeowners and renters should be skeptical about the water coming out of the tap. Whether your residence is supplied city water or well-water, it is recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), homeowners and renters should have the water coming out of their facets tested every year.
Why Test Your Water if the City Treats it?
It is reasonable to be concerned about the quality of the water you drink. Older plumbing, outside contaminants, and improperly treated or filtered water can seriously put immune-compromised or sensitive family or household members at undue risk.
Even if the department of city works is doing a proper job treating your city or town’s local water supply, it is still possible for naturally occurring germs to be present. If these germs find a stronghold to grow in pipes with the right conditions, this can spell trouble. The city water may be treated with harsh chemicals like chlorine that may also pose other problems.
Why Well Water Testing is Smart
The EPA recommends that homeowners that use well water test their wells to identify any contaminants. Well water is untreated. On one hand, it saves ingestion of some of the serious chemicals used by local water treatment plants, but there is also potential for harmful contaminants if the well is compromised.
Private wells are not regulated, and so the safety risks fall on individuals rather than the local government. It can be important to assess for nitrate content along with bacterial and viral contaminants.
Drinking Water Analysis – Getting an Assessment
A drinking water analysis will help you determine if there are any contaminants of serious concern within your water supply. Getting an assessment will provide you and your family peace of mind—especially if there are health concerns within your household.
Looking for Water Testing Services Near You?
If you are looking for a reputable lab to test your water for you in Northern Virginia or the greater Warrenton area, Joiner Micro Labs (JML) has served the area since 1991. With a reputation for quality work, we use methods approved by the state of Virginia and are an accredited lab.
Interested in learning more or scheduling a time to test your water? Reach out to us and we can answer any questions you might have about who we are and what we do or to schedule a service.