Drinking Water Testing

Free Water Quality Analysis in Greensboro, Charlotte & Nearby Cities in North Carolina

Quality drinking water. You love the taste so, wouldn't it be great if you had it on tap? But wait: Just because it tastes good doesn't mean that it's good for you.

Municipalities and local governments have to insure that "city water" is thoroughly disinfected before it arrives at your house. That means, in order for your water to meet government standards, it must first be treated with a number of chemicals, some of which may give your tap water an "odd" flavor, an unusual scent or a cloudy appearance. Whether your water tastes, looks or smells great doesn't mean it isn't full of chemicals. For instance: Davidson Water (Lexington, NC) won first place for Best Tasting Water at the North Carolina Rural Water Association Conference for 2011 yet there are still "chemicals that are added and used for purification purposes," including chlorine. The cities of Archdale, Burlington, Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point, Randleman, Reidsville, and the Piedmont Triad Water Authority changed disinfection processes for drinking water from chlorination to chloramination in the early summer 2011 with precautions to kidney dialysis patients, people with fish for pets, restaurants with lobster tanks and specialized industries such as beverage manufacturers, labs, and high-tech operations. Tap water must absolutely be treated before it arrives at your home or place of business but is it necessary for you and your family to ingest all those treatment chemicals?

If you have your own private well and think that you're safe, reconsider: You're drinking water that is not treated for ground water contaminants or bacteria unless you're treating the water yourself. Are you?

Quality drinking water on tap begins with free drinking water testing (water quality testing) from Dr. John's H2O. A drinking water analysis will test for coliform bacteria, nitrates, sulfates, pH levels, corrosion index, lead, copper, cadmium and zinc, iron, hardness, total dissolved solids (TDS,) manganate, hydrogen sulfide, sodium, chloride, color, turbidity and detergents, lead, iron, and manganese.

How often should you get a drinking water analysis? We recommend:

• Upon purchasing a new home;
• Starting or adding to your family;
• Once each year to test for coliform bacteria, nitrate, pH and TDS's during the spring or summer following a rainy period. Tests should also be conducted after repairing or replacing an old well or pipes, and after installing a new well or pump.
• Once every three years to test for sulfate, chloride, iron, manganese, lead, hardness and corrosion index.

Water quality testing should be performed under the following circumstances:

• family members have recurring incidents of gastrointestinal illness
• household plumbing contains lead pipes, fittings, or solder joints
• you are buying a home and wish to assess the safety and quality of the existing water supply
• a water softener is needed to treat hard water
• you want to monitor the efficiency and performance of home water treatment equipment
• water stains plumbing fixtures (toilet bowls, bathtubs, lavatories and sinks) and laundry
• water has an objectionable taste or smell
• water appears cloudy, frothy, or colored
• pipes or plumbing show signs of corrosion
• water leaves scaly residues and soap scum, and decreases the cleaning action of soaps and detergents
• water supply equipment (i.e. pumps, chlorinators) wears out quickly.

What substances does a drinking water analysis test for? Coliform bacteria, nitrates, sulfates, pH levels, corrosion index, lead, copper, cadmium and zinc, iron, hardness, total dissolved solids (TDS,) manganate, hydrogen sulfide, sodium, chloride, color, turbidity and detergents, lead, iron, and manganese.

Contact Dr. Johns H2O for a free Water Quality Analysis in Greensboro, Charlotte & Nearby Cities in North Carolina, including Winston Salem, Archdale, Burlington, Jamestown, High Point, Randleman, Reidsville and the entire Piedmont Triad, NC.