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At the very least, your water should be tested for potability. This is the test the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health, recommends for private well water. Beyond that, at some point, all wells should be tested for radon, arsenic, and uranium, which are naturally occurring. If you live near a source of contamination such as a landfill, manufacturing company, or property using pesticides, further testing may be needed. 

The lab is open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Sometimes we may close to collect water samples. However, samples still may be dropped because they have receptacles located by the front door. Dropping off samples may be done outside of business hours as well.

We accept cash, check, or credit card.

The potability test is required for cottage food licenses.

If the water supply is public and not a private well, then a lead test is required. 

If the water test is for a certificate of occupancy permit (CO) required by your local health department, then the potability test, arsenic, uranium, and lead are required for most local health departments or towns. But double-check first; some health departments require more. For example:

We provide sterilized sampling containers and detailed instructions for sample collection. You can have them mailed directly to you, with prepaid postage for returning the samples to our lab. Alternatively, you can pick up and drop off containers at our Windsor location, accessible 24/7. For a hassle-free experience, we also offer sample collection services for a fee. Once we receive your samples, expect results typically within two working days. Contact us to get started on your water testing today!

There is no MCL (Maximum Contamination Level) for odor, but levels below 2 are recommended. Good well water should be free of odor, and it is measured on a scale from 0 (none) to 5 (strong).

Turbidity measures particles in water, often indicating iron. There is no MCL, but levels below 5 are recommended.

The recommended pH range is 6.4–10.0. A pH below 6.4 is considered acidic and may cause pipe corrosion.

There is no MCL for color, but levels below 15 are recommended. High color usually indicates the presence of iron.

Nitrite nitrogen has an MCL of 1.0 mg/L. It is an intermediate breakdown product of organic matter.

Nitrate nitrogen has an MCL of 10.0 mg/L. Levels above this are harmful to infants. Pregnant and nursing mothers should consult a physician.

Chloride has an MCL of 250 mg/L. High levels may cause a salty taste, increase corrosion, and indicate high sodium levels.

Hardness measures calcium and magnesium. Levels over 100 mg/L are considered hard, and levels over 250 mg/L are very hard, which can cause scaling and reduce soap efficiency.

There is no MCL for iron, but levels above 0.3 mg/L may stain laundry and fixtures. Iron occurs naturally in water due to local geology.

Manganese has no MCL, but action should be taken if levels are equal to or above 0.5 mg/L. Staining can occur at levels above 0.05 mg/L, and long-term exposure to high levels may cause health issues.

Sulfate is a naturally occurring substance. Levels above 250 mg/L may cause a bitter taste and a laxative effect, which usually subsides over time.

Sodium has no MCL, but a notification level of 28 mg/L is established for people on low-salt diets. High sodium levels may increase water corrosiveness.

The MCL for total coliform bacteria is zero. Its presence may indicate contamination from septic systems or surface water entering the well.

VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are contaminants like industrial chemicals. Testing screens for 58 compounds identified by the EPA and Connecticut State Department of Health.

MCL stands for Maximum Contamination Level, the highest permissible level for a contaminant in drinking water set by regulatory agencies.

Radon in water has an action level of 5,000 pCi/L. High levels can release radon gas into the air during activities like showering, increasing inhalation exposure.

Results are given in mg/L (milligrams per liter), equivalent to ppm (parts per million).