Water Quality Testing
Current promo - $350 WATER TEST AS A CREDIT TOWARDS WATER FILTRATION EQUIPMENT - READ BELOW.*
Water testing is a common part of buying, selling, or financing a home with a private well. Nova Scotia’s current guidance for real-estate transactions recommend accredited-lab testing for bacteria, including E. coli and Coliforms, as well as chemical testing when assessing a private well.
Testing isn’t just for real estate. The Province of Nova Scotia recommends private well owners test their water for bacteria every 6 months, and for chemical components every two 2 years, even when the water tastes and smells normal.
Clear, great tasting water isn’t necessarily free of contaminants. Naturally occurring substances such as arsenic and uranium, along with bacteria and other contaminants, can be present without affecting the taste, smell, or appearance of your water. Some contaminants can pose significant health risks when present above the recommended levels, particularly with long term exposure.
Common water testing includes testing for bacteria (E.coli and coliform), minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chloride, sulfate, iron, manganese, copper, zinc, barium, boron, cadmium, chromium, aluminum, pH, alkalinity, hardness, conductivity, uranium, arsenic, lead and more.
Click here for a full description of commonly tested chemicals/minerals.
Click here for a full description of commonly tested bacteria.
Water test turnaround times can vary depending on the testing required, typically ranging from 2 business days to 2 weeks. We recommend booking at your earliest convenience, particularly when testing is required for a real estate transaction or other time-sensitive matter.
If you have a specific deadline, please let us know when booking so we can advise you of available rush options. Additional laboratory fees apply to rush testing.
*Your Water Test Can Go Toward Future Treatment
Buying a home or planning ahead? If you purchase a qualifying Clearwell water treatment system of $1,500 or more within 6 months of your water quality test, we’ll apply the full $350 testing fee as a credit toward your treatment system.
Test now, understand your water, and if treatment is needed later, your investment in testing won’t go to waste.
Credit applies to a qualifying treatment system for the property originally tested. Minimum $1,500 purchase. Must be redeemed within 6 months of the original test date. No cash value.