Friday, December 1, 2017

Why You NEED to Test Your Water

Have you ever found your water smelling funny or noticed your water looking somewhat cloudy? Your water could be contaminated! Who wants that? Noone. The best quality water company at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to give you some key information on testing your water for possible contaminants and our free in-home water test.



Check out this great article we found on the United States Environmental Protection Agency website. You will find a table that describes nearby activities and how they can affect your water.

Source: https://www.epa.gov/privatewells/protect-your-homes-water

Testing Wells to Safeguard Your Water

Consider testing your well for pesticides, organic chemicals, and heavy metals before you use it for the first time. Test private water supplies annually for nitrate and coliform bacteria to detect contamination problems early.

Test your well more frequently if you suspect a problem. Be aware of activities in your watershed that may affect the water quality of your well, especially if you live in an unsewered area.



Conditions or Nearby Activities:                                               Test for:

Recurring gastro-intestinal illness                                             Coliform bacteria

Household plumbing contains lead                                            pH, lead, copper

Radon in indoor air or region is radon rich Radon

Corrosion of pipes, plumbing Corrosion, pH, lead

Nearby areas of intensive agriculture Nitrate, pesticides, coliform bacteria

Coal or other mining operations nearby Metals, pH, corrosion

Gas drilling operations nearby Chloride, sodium, barium, strontium

Dump, junkyard, landfill, factory,
gas station or dry-cleaning operation nearby Volatile organic compounds, total                                                                                                              dissolved solids, pH, sulfate, chloride,                                                                                                       metals

Odor of gasoline or fuel oil, and near gas station
 or buried fuel tanks Volatile organic compounds

Objectionable taste or smell Hydrogen sulfide, corrosion, metals

Stained plumbing fixtures, laundry Iron, copper, manganese

Salty taste and seawater, or a heavily
salted roadway nearby Chloride, total dissolved solids, sodium

Scaly residues, soaps don’t lather Hardness

Rapid wear of water treatment equipment pH, corrosion

Water softener needed to treat hardness Manganese, iron

Water appears cloudy, frothy or colored Color, detergents



Unsure of What May Be in Your Water?


Culligan of Lake of the Ozarks offers a FREE In-Home Water Test so you can find out exactly what is in your tap water! (No purchase required, no obligation, it is absolutely FREE). Testing of your water by a licensed Culligan water expert is the perfect solution to determine if you have any water problems. Rest assured, if any problems are found, we will properly solve your water problem with Culligan backed equipment and services that may be necessary to have high quality water.

How Your Free In-Home Water Test Works:

Your Culligan Man® will come to your home and provide a complete analysis of your water, fixtures, plumbing and water-using appliances. They will answer any questions you have about your water and provide a detailed report and equipment estimate. The whole process takes about 30 minutes and will be scheduled at a time that's convenient for you. Remember that this is a free public service — there is no cost or obligation associated with a Culligan Free Water Analysis.

If you decide a Culligan Water Treatment option is best for you, a trained and certified Culligan service professional will install your new unit to your satisfaction. Schedule your free in-home water test here: www.CulliganPro.com/free-in-home-water-test.



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