Well Water Testing Instructions

These well water testing instructions are for people who are sizing well water filters. Such as our Terminox iron, sulfur and manganese filter.

The best thing to do is get your water “independently” tested. Many swimming supply stores do testing for free and are pretty accurate. Just ask them to test it just like they would if you were considering buying a swimming pool or hot tub. DO NOT let the sample sit all day or overnight before testing. pH is a very important part of testing and pH can actually change if it sits too long. Draw the sample and then get it tested as quickly as possible. If all else fails you can send us a sample and we will test it for FREE. Just give one of our techs a call and they will tell you how to send us a sample.

A great way to get testing is to just look under “laboratories” in the Yellow Pages. Be sure to call several to compare prices as labs vary greatly in their pricing. You can usually find one that will check your iron, pH, hardness and TDS quite inexpensively. Sometimes for just a few dollars more they will give you a very wide range of tests and we understand what it all means as a rule.

IRON ISSUES ONLY

If all you want to do is treat for iron, then hardness and TDS are not essential. Tell us what is in the water and we will get it right every time. Remember, if you use a lab, pH can change if you let the sample sit for very long. If using a lab, ask them to test the pH right away, even if it takes them a while to test the other things.

MORE WATER TESTING FAQs

CAUTION: Never let someone that sells water equipment test your water, especially the ones that come into your home. Always try to get it tested by someone that does not sell water equipment. Also keep in mind that if you can not find a local lab to help, we can test it free of charge for you;

If you are on a private well we will also need to know your flow rate. And you will need to check for iron bacteria and organics issues. Don’t worry, it is very easy to do in about 60 seconds right there in your home.