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WATER SAMPLE TEST TYPES

 

SAMPLE Types
TESTS FOR
Canadian Drinking Water

The basic test M & M uses for new wells to insure the water meets Canadian Drinking Water Standards. Checks for both chemistry and bacteria in water.

Bacterial Checks for the presence of e-coli and coliform bacteria contents.
Chemical 21

Test for the quantity of the 21 most common chemicals in drinking water.

Chemical 50

Test for further chemicals that might occur in your water.

Metals

Will test for metals that are naturally or unnaturally occuring such as cadmium, mercury etc.

Total Organic Compounds (TOC) This test will look for hydrocarbons and other compounds that may have entered the water.
H2S

H2S can occur naturally from decomposing matter in the formations, this test can determine quantity.

GAS

Can check for methane or dissolved oxygen in water.

NOTE:

Each sample is collected by trained and experienced personnel and delivered to a certified lab for analysis.

Considering the cost to a persons health due to poor quality drinking water, water sampling on a regular basis could insure that you avoid getting sick from contaminated water.

Not to mention the chemical composition of your water can have serious health effects leading to heart disease and strokes. see water quality standards page here.

Water quality can be improved as long as one is aware of what is in the water.

 

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