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Yes, we test for arsenic. To find out more about arsenic in your water, take a look at our resource, here. Contact our office for more information on how we can test your water for arsenic.

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We currently perform water tests for homeowners, wineries, breweries, pump/well companies, water systems management, industrial/textile companies and the agricultural industry. For more specific information on the water tests we perform, take a look at our testing packages or contact our office.

Yes! We test well water.

We test for various contaminants at Brelje & Race Labs. Each test we perform varies in length. Please contact our office for more information on how long tests take to perform.

Private well water should be tested once a year. Surface water testing should be done seasonally, due to environmental factors. Other reasons to have your water tested include: flooding, land disturbances, nearby waste disposal sites, if you replace or repair any portion of your well system, or if you notice a change in color, odor, or taste of your water.

Contaminated drinking water can cause long-term health effects. Because a lot of contaminants are naturally occurring, it is possible for your water supply to become contaminated. We suggest to test water annually to ensure safety.

Contaminants can occur naturally in your environment or cultivate from human activity. While contaminants such as arsenic occur naturally in the water supply; leaks, spills, septic systems, human/animal wastes, landfills, pesticides, and improper waste disposal can also cause water contamination.

There are many treatment options when it comes to eliminating contaminants in your water, depending on your industry. Brelje & Race provides water testing for private wells, residential communities, and even wineries/breweries. Contact Brelje & Race Laboratories, Inc. to find out how we can help.

A boil water advisory alerts consumers that there may be an issue with the quality of their drinking water. It is a timely notice issued by the local water utility that states that there has been a water quality violation or one may occur (during things like natural disasters or large-scale pipe replacement activity). With a boil water advisory, water contamination has not been confirmed.

Unlike a boil water advisory, a boil water order is issued when the presence of contaminants has been confirmed. Consumers must boil all water that will be used for drinking or preparing food.

You should receive a notice through the news, mail, or by looking into your annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Your CCR is a great way to find out information about toxins in your water, the health effects, and general information about your water source.

Groundwater wells can be dug, drilled, or driven. The health of your groundwater well depends on the construction and maintenance of the well.

Public drinking water comes from surface and groundwater sources. Surface water is that which collects in reservoirs, rivers, and lakes; it is withdrawn from its sources by public water systems, treated, then delivered to your home. Groundwater collects in openings beneath the ground and it is pumped to the surface where it can be delivered to homes.

Not always. Some contaminants will give your water a reddish color, leave particles at the bottom of the glass, produce an odor, or have a strange taste; others give none of these clues. Some contaminants, such as bacteria and pesticides, can only be discovered through water testing.

Lead, like other contaminants, enters the water supply by leaching from corroded pipes. This is a more common occurrence with older piping, which is why it is important for those living in older homes to have their water tested routinely.

The answer to this question depends on the size and location of the public water system and which contaminants are being tested. Drinking water can be tested as often as every hour or as infrequently as once a year.

The EPA monitors the quality of tap water, while the FDA oversees the safety of bottled water sold nationwide. State agencies must regulate the water that is bottled and sold within their borders.