Signs that may indicate to have your water tested are: If you have had a chemical or fuel spill or a leak near your water supply or your water has an unexpected odour or is cloudy in colour. Another sign may be if your family members or yourself become ill that has no explanation as to why.
To be safe, your water should be tested every year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids and pH levels, especially if you have a new well, or have replaced or repaired pipes, pumps or the well casing. We also test for sulphate, chloride, iron, manganese, hardness and corrosion in your water.
For well water, we test for chemical contaminants, such as volatile organic compounds.