Well Water
When should I test my well? Test a new well that has been drilled. After the contractor chlorinates the well and pumps the chlorine clear, allow the well to return to normal conditions for about a week – then contact a lab for testing. Test before the water is...
Homeowner Tips
1. Fill a clean glass or plastic container with cold water. 2. Refrigerate the sample until it is transported to the laboratory 3. The holding time for a sample is 48 hours. Sample Drop Off Monday: 8am – 4:30pm Tuesday: 8am – 4:30pm Wednesday: 8am – 4:30pm Thursday:...
Homeowner Tips
Sample Collection PRIOR TO COLLECTION – Water should be used the day prior to collection, but then allowed to sit in the pipes for 6-18 hours. The sample collection is performed on the first water used after the 6-18 hour period has passed. For most people, collection...
Homeowner Tips
You can collect the sample in a jar or plastic container that will hold at least 1-pint. Sterilize the container by placing it and the lid in boiling water for 10 minutes or by running them through the dishwasher cycle. SELECT THE BEST SOURCE. The faucet you select...