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	Name:	MartiniMan -
	Subject:	Well Water Testing??
	Date:	9/22/2011 11:31:56 AM

Mack. What exactly are you concerned about? There are any number of labs that can provide water well testing results. If you are concerned about chemical contamination USEPA has created a list of what they call Priority Pollutants which includes volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), pesticides/herbicides, PCBs and inorganic analytes (metals). Analysis for the full suite will probably cost around $1,000. Fecal coliform and organoleptics (taste and odor) are usually pretty cheap. Please note that if you are concerned about VOCs in order to get a reliable sample you can't pull it out of the tap because the pump and holding tank will eliminate the VOCs. You also need to follow proper preservative and cooling procedures to get the right results. The lab can help you collect the sample properly. If you are worried about lead in your water from the pipes (only an issue if you have a much older home) then there are specific protocols for collection of that sample. If you need more information let me know and I can send you an email.

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Well Water Testing?? - Mack - 9/21/2011 1:01:56 PM

Well Water Testing?? - Feb - 9/21/2011 1:31:25 PM

Well Water Testing?? - stripernut - 9/21/2011 7:04:41 PM

Thank You Nut, and War Eagle! - Mack - 9/21/2011 7:50:59 PM

Thank You Nut, and War Eagle! - stripernut - 9/21/2011 8:15:33 PM

Test for Cooties? - roswellric - 9/22/2011 8:28:16 AM

Test for Cooties? - stripernut - 9/22/2011 8:52:23 AM

Well Water Testing?? - MartiniMan - 9/22/2011 11:31:56 AM

Well Water Testing?? - Mack - 9/22/2011 4:58:15 PM

Not my Intent to Start a Fuss, But>> - Mack - 9/23/2011 7:31:06 PM

Not my Intent to Start a Fuss, But>> - Feb - 9/23/2011 9:15:42 PM

Not my Intent to Start a Fuss, But>> - MrHodja - 9/24/2011 11:04:12 PM

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