The water you drink may LOOK clean, but do you know what’s in it?

Your water might originate from a clean source, but in some cases that water has to travel through many miles of pipes before reaching your home. Some of these pipes may be very old, corroded and leaky. Ground water can enter these pipes adding any number of contaminants. Any home built prior to 1990 probably has water pipes joined with lead based solder. In certain circumstances, the lead from that solder can get into your water supply. If you are on a municipal water supply, take a look at your last water bill. In several communities the following warning is printed on the water bill:

“SOME HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY HAVE ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS IN THEIR DRINKING WATER. LEAD CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO YOUR HEALTH. PLEASE READ THE ENCLOSED NOTICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.”  

Why test water from a public water supply?

There are several types of water quality testing, but we do not offer incomplete / cheap types of testing

Is your water source within 10 miles of any of the following: Dry cleaning business, metal processing companies, mining operations, industries, farming or landfills? Is your water source within 1 mile of any of the following? Gas stations, cemeteries more than 100 years old, salt water shoreline, highway salt storage.

COMPREHENSIVE SCAN (Includes 60 VOC’s) – price (with home inspection) $260  
Sample Water Test Report

A powerful test for surface water and well sources. It is the most recommended water test for well water. This comprehensive check tests for 60 volatile organic compounds (VOC’s)including, MTBE as well as all the items in the standard scan.

Microbiological: Total coliform bacteria, fecal/E.coli.
Inorganics: All of the above plus: Radiological: Radon
Organics: 60 volatile organic compounds.

Benzene
Bromobenzene Bromochlomethane
Bromodichloromethane
Bromoform Bromomethane
n-Butybenzene
sec-Butybenzene
tert-Butylbenzene
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorodibromomethane
Chloroethane
Chloroform
Chloromethane
o-Chlorotoluene
p-Chlorotoluene
1,2-Dibromo-3-
Chioropropane
Dibromomethane
1,2-Dibromomethane
m-Dichlorobenzene
o-Dichlorobenzenepara
Dichlorobenzene
Dichloromethane
Dichlorodifluoromethane
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethylene
cis-1,2, Dichloroethylene
trans-1,2,-Dichloroethylene
1,2-Dichloropropane1,3-Dichloropropane
2,2-Dichloropropane
1,1-DichloropropeneMethyl-t-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
Monochlorobenzene
Napthalene
n-Propylbenzene
Styrene
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene1,3-Dichloropropene
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
Ethylbenzene
Fluorotrichloromethane
Hexachlorobutadiene
Isopropllbenzene

p-Isopropyltoluene
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene (TCE)
1,2,3,-Trichloropropane
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
1,2,5-Trimethylbenzene
Vinyl Chloride
o-Xylene, m-Xylene
p-Xylene

All prices applicable only if testing is included as part of a home inspection and may be subject to change. If You Have Any Questions About Water Quality Testing Or Would Like To have Water Quality Testing Performed: Call or text Evan Robitaille 978-478-7183

Primary Parameters	Health Effects	Maximum Contamination Limit	Source
Arsenic	Inorganic arsenic is a confirmed carcinogen and is the most significant chemical contaminant in drinking-water	0.010mg/L	Geological, pesticide residues, industrial waste and smelter operations.
Total Coliform Bacteria	Bacteria that can cause diseases including gastroenteric infections, dysentery, hepatitis, typhoid fever, cholera and others.	Results must be negative	Widely distributed in nature. Sources come from septic systems, human and animal fecal matter.
Lead	Central and peripheral nervous system damage, kidney, highly toxic to infants and pregnant woman.	0.015mg/L	Corrosion of lead solder, brass faucets & fixtures, corrosion of lead service pipes.
Nitrate (Nitrogen)	Methemoglobinemia – blue baby syndrome	10 mg/L	Nitrates can be found in fertilizers, feedlots & sewage. Occurs in soil & mineral deposits.
Turbidity	Interferes with disinfecting	Nephelometric Turbidity Units	Suspension of fine particles. Causes: bacterial contamination, organic matter, iron, manganese or silt from erosion & runoff.
Benzene	Carcinogen	0.005 mg/L	Fuel (leaking tanks) solvent used in manufacture of industrial chemicals; pesticides, paints, pharmaceuticals & plastics.
Carbon Tetrachloride	Carcinogen	0.005 mg/L	Used in cleaning agents & found in industrial wastes from manufacture of coolants.
Dichlorobenzene	Carcinogen	0.005 mg/L	Used in insecticides, moth balls and air deodorizers.
1,2 Dichloroethane	Carcinogen	0.005 mg/L	Used in manufacture of insecticides and gasoline.
1,1 Dichloroethylene	Liver / Kidney	0.007 mg/L	Used in manufacture of plastics, dyes, perfumes, paints & synthetic organic compounds (SOC’s).
1,1,1 Trichloroethane	Nervous System	0.2 mg/L	Used in manufacture of food wrappings and synthetic fibers.
Trichloroethylene	Carcinogen	0.005 mg/L	Dry cleaning disposal waste. Used in manufacture of paints, waxes, varnishes, pesticides, paint striper & metal degreasers.
Vinyl Chloride	Carcinogen	0.002 mg/L	(PVC) pipes & solvents used to join them. Waste from manufacture of plastics & synthetic rubber.