Water Testing

Water Testing Services in Altoona, State College, Williamsport, & Nearby

Make sure your water is safe for your family, friends, & guests

A water test can discover if you have any dangerous contaminants in your water so you can take the necessary next steps.

Water can easily become contaminated without your knowledge, especially if you get your water from a private well. The only way to know for sure your water is safe is with thorough water testing.

Oak Leaf Environmental can help. Working with a state of the art lab, we can quickly test your water and provide you with comprehensive results. If necessary we can even help you choose the best water treatment solutions for your home. Contact us today to talk with our experts and get your water tested!

Public water testing

If you are purchasing water from a public water system (aka paying a water bill) then you enjoy the benefit of having your water already monitored. The water company is required to report results of water tests to ensure they meet the National Primary Drinking Water Standards and must also notify you if any contaminants are found.

However, while this additional protection is nice, it is no guarantee that your water is safe. Problems can be missed, information can be delayed, or problems could emerge closer to your home. That's why we recommend you still have your tap water tested.

Private water supply testing

If you have a private water supply like a well then you are the only one ensuring that your drinking water is safe. This makes routine testing for common contaminants a must. In fact, there is another benefit to testing your water supply. Testing a private water supply helps to establish a record of water quality to solve future problems or obtain compensation if your water supply is damaged by someone else.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What can you test for?

  There are a variety of different contaminants and other issues that you can test for including coliform bacteria, hardness, metals, and more. Different testing packages generally look for different contaminants so you ought to choose the testing option that will look for the particular contaminants that concern you. If you're not so sure which contaminants you want to test for then our experts can help you select the best option based on your needs.

• What does a testing kit normally include?

  A testing kit will generally include detailed instructions and several empty bottles. You can fill these bottles with water from your well or tap and then send them back to be tested. Please read the instructions thoroughly since different tests may require a slightly different collection method. For example, some samples may need to remain cold.

• What will the results tell me?

  After the lab receives your sample they will undertake the required tests and send the results back to you. These results will identify the presence of your targeted contaminants and will indicate what the safe levels are supposed to be according to Pennsylvania.

  Your test results may also indicate other problems that you may not have explicitly been testing for. While these are not the focus, they may indicate that a water treatment system could be a good investment.

Order your water test kit today!

Many Americans take their water quality for granted. This can be extremely dangerous. The last thing you want is for the water you, your family, and your guests drink to be contaminated and unsafe. The water testing and treatment experts at Oak Leaf Environmental are here to help. Contact us today and arrange to get your water tested in Altoona, State College, Williamsport, Centre Hall, Boalsburg, Lock Haven, Du Bois, Johnstown, Lemont, Lewistown, and nearby.

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