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Efficient Water Testing in Nova Scotia

When it comes to wells, the only way to be sure the water you have access to is safe for consumption is to have it tested by professionals. Ideally, those who rely on water wells should have their water tested for bacteria once every six months and for minerals/metals once every two years for chemical contaminants. DJ's Well Drilling can provide you with efficient and reliable water well testing services in Nova Scotia as well as water treatment solutions.

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What Can Be Detected with Water Testing?

There is a wide range of tests that can be performed to determine the substances present in the water of your well. In most cases, we recommend a complete test for wells in Nova Scotia. This includes the following parameters:

  • Bacteria for

  • Bacterial Presence

  • Arsenic

  • Uranium

  • Bismuth

  • Cadmium

  • Copper

  • Lead

  • Mercury

  • Thallium

  • Chloride

  • Fluoride

  • Nitrate / Nitrite

  • Potassium

  • Sodium

  • Iron

  • Manganese

  • Sulphate

  • Aluminum

  • Antimony

  • Barium

  • Beryllium

  • Boron

  • Chromium

  • Cobalt

  • Magnesium

  • Molybdenum 

  • Nickel

  • Selenium

  • Silver

  • Strontium

  • Tin

  • Titanium

  • Vanadium

  • Zinc

  • Ammonia

  • Calcium

  • Bicarbonate

  • Carbonate

  • Phosphorus

  • Ortho-phosphate

  • Silica

  • pH

  • Alkalinity

  • Conductivity

  • Colour

  • Hardness

  • Turbidity

  • Total Dissolved Solids

  • Organic Carbon

Collecting The Water Sample

Our team can either collect the samples for you or provide you with the bottles and guide you through the process of collecting the water. This process needs to be followed thoroughly as to avoid any contamination that can render the test inconclusive.

For Bacteria

Use the sterile bottle provided

 

1 – Remove any screens or aerators from the faucet you are using to collect the water.

2 – Clean the spout with alcohol or a household cleaner.

3 – Let cold water run for 5 to 10 minutes

4 – Remove the seal around the cap and be careful not to touch the cap or inside the bottle

5 – Fill the bottle to the fill line

6 – Close the bottle with the cap and store it in a dark, cool place

7 – Drop off the sample no later than a few hours after collecting the water.

For Minerals and Metals

Use the 500mL white bottle provided

 

1 – Let cold water run for 5 to 10 minutes

2 – Turn flow down so that water runs gently

3 – Fill the bottle and close it tightly

4 – Store the sample in a cold and dark place

5 – Drop the sample off no later than a few hours after collecting the water.

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Have Your Water Tested

Count on DJ's Well Drilling for efficient and reliable well water testing services in Nova Scotia.

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