Flooding Issues

Concerns About Flooding and Your Water Quality

If you have been impacted by a flood disaster, either by your wellbeing submersed, or have noticed your water quality doesn’t seem the same since that time, you may want to have your water analyzed for both mineral and microbial contaminants. It is highly recommended that if your well was submerged by the river for any amount of time or even if it wasn’t, but you live in the general locale, that you have testing done to ensure it has not been impacted in a negative way.  Anyone can either call their local health department or an independent lab for sampling options and procedures. If you prefer to have a professional handle the collecting and lab submission, Homer’s Soft Water has licensed professionals who can direct you in the proper procedures and recommend the appropriate analyses. There is no obligation, and any consultations are private.

How can I tell if the water in my home is safe to drink?
There are 3 simple steps to making sure the water in your home is safe and healthy to drink:

1. Consult: Find a water professional in your area to consult with.
2. Test:  Send samples to EPA accredited labs in your state. The results from a water analysis will help determine the best treatment technology.
3. Treat: Have a water professional install a certified product.

How do I read a water analysis report?

‍Begin by comparing your water analysis results against the EPA’s regulated Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). You will notice there are regulated levels (MCLs) for health effects, and there are non-enforceable, unregulated goal levels for aesthetics effects (taste, odor, staining, etc.).  Also note, the unit of measure ug/L is equal to ppb/L (parts per billion), and the unit of measure mg/L is equal to ppm/L (parts per million).

• National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs or primary standards) are legally enforceable standards that apply to public water systems.
• Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology and taking cost into consideration. MCLs are enforceable standards.
• National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (NSDWRs or secondary standards) are non-enforceable guidelines regulating contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects (such as skin or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor, or color) in drinking water.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety and are non-enforceable public health goals.

Have your water tested as soon as possible!

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