Blog entries tagged with "water testing":


water testing: Private wells, "city water", and boil water notices - 08/25/08 07:33 AM
Here in Southwest Florida there has been some confusion regarding bacteria contamination of drinking water and  boil water notices.  Here's some general considerations for folks who have "city water" versus those who have private wells.  For people who have water supplied by their municipality, it is usually a safe bet to … (0 comments)

water testing: Water Quality Testing and Inspection; When to Test - 06/18/08 11:07 PM
Since we all know that water is the life-blood of the home, it is important to ensure the liquid coming out of the taps is top-quality. Not only are there the obvious health detriments associated with dirty water, but, aside from drinking water, you want to have relatively clean and clear … (0 comments)

water testing: Free ($8000) water test - 06/17/08 12:03 AM
Be VERY careful about allowing anyone into your home who offers to do "free" water testing.
Recently we have received a number of calls from people who have told us about a company that had mailed out offers for free water testing. In all cases the salesperson "tests" the water and … (3 comments)

water testing: Allow extra time for water testing due to increased bacteria - 06/05/08 01:07 AM
As an employee of a water testing lab serving fort myers, cape coral and Lehigh and Naples, it seems that we are seeing a lot more private wells fail for bacteria lately.  As if this wasn't bad enough news, we're also seeing a lot of well water failing due to fecal … (0 comments)

water testing: USDA loans in Collier County Florida - 06/02/08 02:24 AM
As the director at a water testing lab that specializes in FHA water tests in the Naples and Fort Myers areas, I have a slightly different perspective on the real estate scene than a lot of my friends who are agents or brokers.  There are two things I have noticed lately; … (1 comments)

water testing: New Well Water Testing Law for Westchester County - 12/22/07 02:18 PM
 As of November 19, 2007, anyone that sells their home in Weschester county that has a private water well must have it tested when they sign the contract of sale.  The county introduced this law to monitor the water quality in the area regarding private wells.  It requires the seller to have … (6 comments)

water testing: Buying Your Dream Home in Ct? Fairfield County Home Inspection Can Save You Money,Stratford, Milford,Westport,Wilton.Darien, - 09/29/07 07:05 PM
Home Inspection Services You need a home inspector. When you hire a home inspector, you are hiring an experienced professional who has training and experience in the building industry. It is the job of the home inspector to not only evaluate the condition of the house's major systems and structural integrity, … (0 comments)

water testing: Reverse What? - 09/22/07 08:15 AM
When people skip home inspections, there are alot of things they fail to learn about a house.  Sometimes they live in the house for years and do not maintain the things they don't know about or understand.   Water filters are a casualty in many home transactions.   They don't need to be if the … (6 comments)

water testing: Well System Inspection By Fairfield County Home Inspection, Connecticut,Weston, Wilton, Easton, New Cannon, CT, - 09/06/07 09:52 AM
Well system inspectionWater tapped by a private well is often of the highest quality. When buying a home with a private well, your home inspection should include a well system check up to ensure the well is in good working order and the quality of the water produced meets health standards. … (0 comments)

water testing: Well Water Quality Testing, Fairfield County Home Inspection, Weston,Wilton,Easton,Shelton Ct - 09/05/07 07:58 PM
Testing Well Water Quality, All of us need clean water to drink. We can go for weeks without food, but only days without water. Contaminated water can be a threat to anyone’s health, but especially to young children. About 15 percent of Americans have their own sources of drinking water, such … (0 comments)

water testing: Water Testing - 06/10/07 07:03 PM
Water Quality Testing In rural Canada, most people rely on private water supplies such as wells. Quality water is vital to the social, health, and economic well-being of the prairies.It is important to test the suitability of your water quality for its intended use, whether it be livestock watering, chemical spraying, … (0 comments)

water testing: Well WaterTesting Getting Closer To Being Adopted As Law - 01/23/07 01:29 PM
 
 
Today it was announced that in Dutchess County, a County Bill was passed requiring landords to test their well for contaminants;  also anyone thinking of selling their house would be required to have this test done.  This test is expected to cost around $500 and according to a local testing lab I contacted, … (7 comments)

 
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