Being a homeowner in NH is something that comes with a great deal of responsibility. It’s actually a testament to years of hard work, patience and prudent financial planning. And, because you’ve put so much into becoming a homeowner, it’s fitting that you’re made well aware of how you can keep your home one that is safe for you, your family and your friends. You’ll need to know what’s coming into your house and especially what you and your family are ingesting. This is why yearly water testing in NH is such an essential service to have done.
At the Water Store, we encourage all homeowners to take a good look at their water supply. Many homeowners in NH get their water from a well, which comes with many benefits of its own. It allows you to eliminate paying for city or town provided water but you still have to be vigilant when it comes to what’s actually in your well water. While you may pour yourself a glass of water and notice that it looks refreshingly clear, the fact remains that there could be potentially harmful contaminants in it.
What’s In Your Water?
The only way to be sure that your home’s water supply is safe is to undergo water testing in NH. Drinking water in NH is highly susceptible to, among other things, hardness, iron and manganese, total coliform and E-coli bacteria and nitrate and nitrite nitrogen. The U.S. Geologic Survey reports that 85% of the U.S. has hard water. Occurring naturally, excessive levels of magnesium and calcium produce what is known as hard water. While not unhealthy, hard water can clog pipes, reduce water heater efficiency by up to 29% and damage toilets and faucets.
Iron and manganese can decrease the taste of your water while also making it harder to clean around the house and to do laundry. The presence of total coliform and E-coli can mean that your water supply may be contaminated by animal waste; which can lead to the spread of bacteria. Nitrate and nitrite are also found in animal waste and, while less common in NH wells, significant levels of either compound are known to cause serious illness and death in children less than 6 months of age. As a responsible homeowner, let the Water Store test your home’s water supply today.
If you’re interested in water testing in NH, contact us at: 603-899-6680