As a private well owner, it’s your responsibility to have the water routinely tested. These tests allow you to know what types of filters are needed to address environmental changes and other conditions affecting groundwater. To ensure you have a clean, consistent water supply, consider the following benefits of regular water testing.

Why Schedule Water Testing?

1. Keep Your Family Healthy

There are several ways the groundwater pumped into your well can become contaminated. Nitrates used in fertilizer can end up in the supply. If water containing nitrates is used to make baby formula, it can poison infants.  If there is a septic system leak, fecal coliform could end up in the supply, causing illness. With testing, you’ll know what contaminants need to be removed, and additional actions to take, to prevent health complications.   

2. Determine the Cause of Quality Issues

Even if they don’t harm your health, specific contaminants can still affect the quality of your drinking and bathing water. When water is hard, it contains high concentrations of calcium. The mineral changes your skin’s oil chemistry, leaving the tissue dry and itchy after bathing. Iron deposits can leave reddish-brown stains on dishware, while sulfates can give the water a bitter taste. With routine testing, lab technicians can determine what contaminants are affecting the supply. From there, you can research water filtration equipment designed to remove these specific substances. 

3. Avoid Problems When Selling Your Property

As water sourced from a private well is free, owning one can make your property more valuable and appealing on the housing market. By scheduling routine testing, you’ll know what pollutants must be removed to bring the supply up to code. Foregoing testing can give the prospective buyer leverage during negotiations. If any issues are found during their home inspection, they could ask you to drop the price or cover individual costs. You won’t lose out on getting more money when you’ve already corrected these problems before your home is placed on the market.

To have your water tested for hardness, iron, sulfur, and total dissolved solids, contact Holmes Water Treatment in Wentzville, MO. Serving residents in St. Peters, St. Charles, and Warrenton for over 40 years, they will pinpoint any issues impacting quality and install water treatment systems to eliminate these concerns. For a service appointment, call (636) 327-6404 today, and browse the water purification products the company carries online.