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Private water systems are complex structures that are not regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. As such, it’s crucial to maintain your system and test your water to ensure the purest H20 possible. The water system experts at Coolwater Drilling in Bremerton and Shelton, WA, find that many homeowners are confused about how often they should have their water well tested. That’s why they’ve compiled this guide to help people understand how often water testing is needed.

Guide to Testing Water Wells

How Often Should You Arrange Testing?

well waterThe short answer is every year, but contaminates should be tested for at different intervals. For example, fecal coliform bacteria should be tested for every year, but heavy metals and VOCs can be left to every two years. Meanwhile, pesticides should be tested for only every five years. You can have all tests performed at once, every year, but expect to pay more in fees. Following a schedule will help you keep testing costs under control while making sure your water is safe to drink.

How Do I Get My Well Water Tested?

Your local health department can guide you to a certified lab to test your water, but you can also rely on private contractors to handle the necessary tasks for you. They will collect samples and send them to a certified lab for water testing, and then take appropriate action to clean or restore your well as needed.

Regular well maintenance and repair should include annual water testing of your well. The experts at Coolwater Drilling specialize in well maintenance and can make sure you’re testing for the right contaminants as recommended. To learn more about testing your well water, call (360) 830-9005 for Kitsap County or (360) 426-3545 for Mason County. Visit them online to learn more about their services.

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