Your well is responsible for providing a dependable supply of clean water to your home for cooking, washing, bathing, and other everyday tasks. From time to time, it’s a good idea to have the experts perform water testing service to ensure the purity of the tap. Here’s why. 

4 Reasons to Get Your Well Water Tested

1. Diagnose Brown Water

When brown water flows from your faucets and fixtures, there isn’t necessarily any cause for alarm. Corrosion in your pipework is usually the culprit. However, when iron particles remain in your well water supply, they create a breeding ground for bacteria. If your water turns brown, test it to make sure it is still safe. 

2. Improve the Taste & Smell

When certain ions, such as sodium, sulfate, iron, chloride, and manganese, build up in your water supply, they may cause your water to taste or smell funny. Water testing will help you identify which minerals are out of balance so that you can treat your water to restore its flavor and odor. 

3. Prevent Illnesses 

Contaminants found in groundwater are associated with several potentially serious health issues and illnesses. Sulfates may cause gastrointestinal upset, while coliform bacteria are associated with pneumonia and upper respiratory infections. Test your water supply to stay in good health. 

4. Get Professional Results

Another good reason to schedule water testing is that it is much more thorough than using a home kit. Professional tests are sensitive enough to detect the first signs of harmful microbes, allowing the experts to treat your water before health issues or property damages occur.

Get on a regular well water testing schedule with Coolwater Drilling in Bremerton, WA. For over 40 years, they have provided well drilling, installation, maintenance, and repairs, including emergency services, to clients throughout Kitsap County, Bainbridge Island, Pierce County, Olympia. Call (360) 830-9005 today to book commercial or residential services, and visit them online to learn more about their service area.