Comprehensive Test Package

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends you test your water annually. Even if you are not experiencing any current problems routine testing establishes a history to help resolve issues you may have in the future. This package includes the minimum the EPA recomends as well as the other most important and common issues we see in this area.

• Total Coliform Bacteria: presence indicates other potentially harmful bacteria may be present.

• E-Coli: presence indicates water may be contaminated with human/animal waste.

• Nitrates: infants less than 6 months could become seriously ill and if untreated may die. Sources are runoff from fertilizer use; leaking from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits.

• Nitrites: infants less than 6 months could become seriously ill and if untreated may die. Sources are runoff from fertilizer use, leaking from septic tanks, sewage and erosion of natural deposits.

• Arsenic: exposure can cause skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may increase risk of cancer. It is naturally occurring and can be found anywhere in southeast Michigan.

• Lead: children can have delays in physical and mental development. Adults can experience kidney problems and high blood pressure.

• Sodium: taste and high levels of salt intake may be associated with hypertension.

• Hardness: generally the amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium in water. You may notice water hardness when your hands still feel slimy after washing with soap and water.