We offer the most comprehensive standard test package in Western North Carolina. Why? Because we believe you need to know what is in your water so you can make educated choices on what is important to you.
Our Standard Analysis will provide test results for all of the parameters listed below.
Cost of this series may vary based on location. Pricing is $225 and includes on-site visit for sample collection, analysis, and written report.
An additional trip charge may apply for locations outside our local service area.
Please contact our office for purchases and scheduling.
Typical turnaround time is approximately one week from date of order. If you are seeking quicker turn-around, please call to check availability.
A general family of bacteria commonly found in nature and on household surfaces. Presence is used as an indication of risk in well water.
Presents health risk that may cause serious illness, Presence indicates need for decontamination treatment prior to use.
Other Bacterial include potentially harmful and nuisance agents. These may include giardia, salmonella, iron reducing and sulfate reducing bacteria.
Iron above 0.30 parts per milion (ppm) will stain sinks & toilets, clog piping, discoloration of clothing, cause metallic taste and odor. ,
Manganese above 0.05 ppm is considered a health risk particularly for infants & children.
Can stain your laundry, cause scale build-up, and make your water look, smell, or taste bad. Manganese can also create a brownish-black or black stain on your toilet, shower, bathtub, or sink.
The US Environmental Protection Agency action level for copper in drinking water is 1.3 ppm. Elevated copper in in drinking water can have adverse health effects including liver and kidney damage.
Naturally occurring Cr(VI) is widespread in well water. The California standard for CR(VI) in drinking water is 0.01 ppm as established in 2104. Chromium-6 is a known carcinogen. Continued exposure to could result in allergic dermatitis (skin reactions) thyroid
EPA has set the maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for lead in drinking water at zero because lead can be harmful to human health even at low exposure levels.
EPA regulations mandate that Lead concentrations is potable water can not exceed the established Action Level of 0.015 ppm.
U.S.EPA public drinking water standard is 0.002 parts per million
Both inorganic and organic mercury negatively affect the kidneys and nervous system, causing kidney damage, tremors, impaired vision, and impaired memory, and birth defects.
An important consideration to understanding treatment needs and water heath.
Neutral pH is 7.0. Acidic water occurs when pH is below 6.8. Acidic water is corrosive and can be damaging to plumbing systems, fixtures and water using appliances. Acidity can increase metals such as copper, chromium, nickel and lead, in potable water.
Hard water can irritate skin, cause dry, brittle hair. Hard water can dull fine dishware, cause scale development on plumbing fixtures and damage water using appliances.
TDS is commonly represented as the indicator of healthy water. TDS can represent valuable mineral content. Total Disolved Solids should not be relied on as an independent assessment of overall water quality. TDS value is used in conjunction with other water quality factors.
Deep well and natural springs can have naturally high levels of fluoride. Consuming water with naturally high levels of fluoride is known to cause serious health ailments including disfiguring tooth damage, bone disease, ulcers, reduced I.Q. Thyroid disease, and infertility.
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