Post by Butch Bridges on Nov 24, 2008 18:50:37 GMT -6
A couple weeks ago I sent a vial of our well water to a company in California for testing. Today I got the results back:
Explanation of the parameters analyzed:
pH is a scale from 1 to 14; 7 is neutral pH; less than 7 is acidic, greater than 7 is alkaline.
Iron: 0.3 ppm is the maximum recommended level for iron in water; above 0.3 may cause staining of fixtures and laundry and rust deposits in pipes and water heaters.
Manganese: 0.05 is the maximum recommended level for manganese in water; above 0.05 may cause brown or black staining of fixtures and laundry and manganese deposits in pipes and water heaters.
Total Hardness: calcium hardness can cause white spots on fixtures and scale build-up in pipes and water heaters. Less than 8 grains per gallon is generally considered acceptable. 1 to 3 grains is considered soft water.
Over 8 to 10 grains is considered very hard water. One grain = 17.1 ppm of calcium carbonate.
Total dissolved solids: 500 ppm is the maximum recommended level in water although in some states such as California the standard is 1000 ppm. High dissolved solids over 500 ppm can cause white spots on fixtures, and make the water taste alkaline. Over 1000 ppm can cause corrosion problems
In summary, I am pleased with the water testing results. It tested negative for any bacteria, and that is important. Below is a link to the water testing company......
www.CleanWaterStore.com
I'd like to hear any comments on the above.... so please feel free to post them here.
pH: 7.0 (perfect, not acidic or alkaline)
Iron: 0.6 ppm (high) Known as "clear water iron" or Ferrous
Manganese: 0.1 ppm (high) High manganese and iron can cause a brownish coating to form on metal such as on a sprinkler head.
Total Hardness: 27 grains per gallon or 462 ppm (very hard)
Total dissolved solids: 933 ppm (high by some states)
tests by Gerry Bulfin
Certified Water Specialist CWS-IV
Clean Water Systems & Stores Inc.
Iron: 0.6 ppm (high) Known as "clear water iron" or Ferrous
Manganese: 0.1 ppm (high) High manganese and iron can cause a brownish coating to form on metal such as on a sprinkler head.
Total Hardness: 27 grains per gallon or 462 ppm (very hard)
Total dissolved solids: 933 ppm (high by some states)
tests by Gerry Bulfin
Certified Water Specialist CWS-IV
Clean Water Systems & Stores Inc.
Explanation of the parameters analyzed:
pH is a scale from 1 to 14; 7 is neutral pH; less than 7 is acidic, greater than 7 is alkaline.
Iron: 0.3 ppm is the maximum recommended level for iron in water; above 0.3 may cause staining of fixtures and laundry and rust deposits in pipes and water heaters.
Manganese: 0.05 is the maximum recommended level for manganese in water; above 0.05 may cause brown or black staining of fixtures and laundry and manganese deposits in pipes and water heaters.
Total Hardness: calcium hardness can cause white spots on fixtures and scale build-up in pipes and water heaters. Less than 8 grains per gallon is generally considered acceptable. 1 to 3 grains is considered soft water.
Over 8 to 10 grains is considered very hard water. One grain = 17.1 ppm of calcium carbonate.
Total dissolved solids: 500 ppm is the maximum recommended level in water although in some states such as California the standard is 1000 ppm. High dissolved solids over 500 ppm can cause white spots on fixtures, and make the water taste alkaline. Over 1000 ppm can cause corrosion problems
In summary, I am pleased with the water testing results. It tested negative for any bacteria, and that is important. Below is a link to the water testing company......
www.CleanWaterStore.com
I'd like to hear any comments on the above.... so please feel free to post them here.
