How To Test Your Home’s Water Quality
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Most houses in the US have completely safe drinking water. However, water quality varies depending on the location and your plumbing. Contamination from external sources is always a possibility.
If you are worried about potential water contamination, read on. The team at Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain pieced together this quick guide on how to test your home water quality.
DIY Kits
The simplest testing method is buying a DIY water contamination detection kit online or from a local hardware store. These tests are simple to use and will tell you about:
- Sediment levels
- Lead contamination
- pH level testing
- Chlorine levels analysis
Most tests come with strips that change color based on contamination levels. Just insert the reactive end of the test strip into a water sample and refer to the kit’s key to see what the color changes tell you.
Local Water Quality Reports
Depending on where you live, you may be able to access local water quality reports from your municipality’s provider. If so, you can find general information about your water utility online, including contamination data and local warnings.
However, these reports may not apply if you have a private well system. They also won’t usually tell you about individual differences in your home from factors like plumbing materials.
Hire a Professional
The most comprehensive advice for how to test your home water quality would be to hire a professional water tester who uses specialized equipment for detecting pollutants. These tests are much more accurate and specific than DIY kits.
The professional can test for more uncommon contamination sources, too – like arsenic, parasites, and certain bacteria.
How To Prevent Water Contamination
Here are some useful tips on how homeowners can preserve their property’s water quality and avoid contamination.
- Regularly test your water, especially if you have a private well. Well water doesn’t undergo the same treatment as public utilities. It might have different sediment and contamination levels.
- Consider water softener installation to reduce sediment levels. Water softeners break down calcium and magnesium deposits from hard water, which can coat and damage pipes and fixtures.
- Update old plumbing. Older plumbing materials, such as cast iron pipes, may have holes that allow contaminants into your water main.
- Talk to a plumber about a whole-home filtration system. Manufacturers specifically design these types of systems to purify water at the individual house level.
- Stay vigilant for signs of water contamination, such as bad taste, visible particles, strange smells, discoloration, pipe corrosion, or oily residues.
If you suspect large-scale water contamination, your health might be at stake, so contact a plumbing expert as soon as possible to rectify the issue.
Plumbing & Water Quality Services in Hesperia & Lake Havasu, AZ 
Water quality and health are closely connected, so it’s in your and your family’s best interest to be on the lookout for any potential contamination. If you would like more advice on how to test your home water quality or want to schedule plumbing services, contact Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain online or call (800) 483-0784 today.

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