How much is a water test in Connecticut?
Costs about $235 for a complete Standard Water Test. A great investment toward your health. We provide water testing services in the following counties: Middlesex County, Tolland County, Hartford County, New Haven County, New London County. Call us to schedule your water test at 860-267-0110.
How do I test my water in CT?
You can have your water tested at any State-certified water testing lab. A current list of certified labs can be obtained from the DPH Certified Environmental Labs website. Make sure the private lab is certified to test drinking water for the contaminants you are requesting.
How can you tell if drinking water from a well is safe?
Water that’s safe to drink should ideally be clear with no odor or funny taste. One way to tell if water is contaminated is to look for turbidity, or cloudiness. While cloudy water isn’t necessarily dangerous to your health, it could signal the presence of unsafe pathogens or chemicals.
When should you test your well water?
When to have your well tested At a minimum, check your well every spring to make sure there are no mechanical problems; test it once each year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH levels. If you suspect other contaminants, you should test for those as well.
What tests should I have done on my well water?
Your local health department can assist in selecting tests important for assessing your drinking water. Include tests for coliform bacteria, nitrates, pH, sodium, chloride, fluoride, sulphate, iron, manganese, total dissolved solids, and hardness.
Can you drink water with coliform?
MDHHS recommends testing your water every year for coliform bacteria (test includes E. coli). When coliform bacteria and E. coli are not found in the water, you can use your water for drinking, cooking, bathing and all other water-related activities.