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Do you know what’s in the water you are drinking?
Arsenic, radon, extremely high acidity and iron are common problems in New Hampshire drinking water. The only way to be safe is to be sure. Have your water tested yearly. We test the water at your home or with a State of New Hampshire certified lab to identify the contaminants and mineral problems of your particular water source.
The lab results from your water test will guide us to one of several filtration systems. All of our systems are custom made for each home, ensuring the perfect fix.
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Bad taste or odor? Stains in sinks and toilets? Wondering about arsenic? Low water pressure?
A glass of water looks so clear and pure. But often, it's hiding certain contaminants and minerals that affect its taste, odor, health value, or can be corrosive to your home's plumbing and heating systems.
Hardness According to the U.S. Geologic Survey, 85 percent of the United States has hard water. Hard water is caused by excessive levels of calcium and magnesium. Earlier generations coined the phrase "hard water" because it made cleaning difficult. While hard water is not unhealthy, it does cause other problems. Clothes and dishes become harder to clean. The scale buildup from hardness can reduce the efficiency of a water heater by up to 29 percent, will clog pipes, and decrease the life of toilet flushing units and water faucets.
Iron and Manganese Naturally occurring in New Hampshire's geology, these minerals dissolve into groundwater as acidic rain percolates through soil and rock. Iron and manganese are the culprits for stains on laundry and fixtures, a metallic taste, clogging of pipes, and an oily appearance to your water. While these minerals are not considered health risks by the EPA, they can make your water unappealing to drink and frustrating to use for cleaning.
Total Coliform and E-coli bacteria When present in water, the organisms in the total coliform group may or may not carry disease. A total coliform test should assess all water facilities and their operation to determine how these organisms entered the water. E-coli are a specific species of coliform that originates only in the intestines of animals and humans. The presence of e-coli suggests human or animal waste is entering the water system.
Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen A component in fertilizer, nitrate and nitrite are also found in sewage from humans and animals. While not very common in New Hampshire wells, excessive levels have been known to cause serious illness and death in children less than 6 months of age.
Sodium and Chloride Known as "salt," these elements generally contaminate water supplies when road salt enters the water supply.
pH Alkalinity and acidity are measured through pH. A low pH is acidic and corrosive to household plumbing. When water is acidic, it can cause dissolved copper and lead to appear and create leaks and other plumbing problems. Look for blue/green staining in sinks, toilets, and tubs.
Lead and Copper Found in water with low pH, lead and copper rarely occur naturally and are introduced to water supplies when acidic water is present.
Radioactivity Bedrock in New Hampshire contains naturally occurring radioactivity in the forms of Radon, Radium 226, Radium 228, and Uranium. Radon is a gas that results from uranium.
Arsenic Exposure to arsenic in drinking water is of particular concern in New Hampshire and other areas of New England, where soils and water in many regions naturally contain levels of arsenic that are substantially higher than those found in other areas of the United States. Arsenic has been classified by the EPA as a cancer-causing agent.
Radon Radon is a radioactive gas released from the normal decay of uranium in rocks and soil. It is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that seeps up through the ground and diffuses into the air. In a few areas, depending on local geology, radon dissolved into ground water can be released into the air when water is used. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Fluoride Tasteless, colorless, and odorless, fluoride occurs naturally in New Hampshire bedrock. In small doses, fluoride is helpful for preventing tooth decay. In large doses, fluoride can stain teeth and cause bone problems such as arthritis.
MtBE The presence of MtBE indicates that gasoline contamination has entered the well. High levels of MtBE can cause stomach irritation, liver and kidney damage, and affect the nervous system.
Sulfide A rotten egg smell indicates the presence of sulfide, which is not a health risk but makes drinking water and showering unpleasant. It is often difficult to measure the levels of sulfide through lab tests.
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