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Water Quality and Water Testing
Many
buildings in the greater New York area receive their water through
municipal water systems.
Municipal water systems draw their water from reservoirs
or community wells. For example, New York City and Lower Westchester County
rely on upstate reservoirs for water. Most of Nassau County and the more populated
parts of Suffolk County rely on municipal wells. Rockland County and parts
of New Jersey have either municipal wells or reservoir water. Less populated
areas like parts of eastern Long Island, Connecticut, upper Westchester County,
and Putnam County rely on private wells.
You should perform a water test if the home or building uses
well water. Many banks require that
well water be tested before they will grant a mortgage.
For more information on water and water testing, visit the
EPA water information
web site
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Contact an appropriate testing laboratory to arrange for a water test.
Municipal water is generally monitored according to standards set by the
EPA
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Check with your local water supplier for information on how the water supplied to
your building is monitored. In many instances, you can obtain the results
of the water supplier’s most recent water test. Often, the water is not contaminated
when it leaves the water supplier’s facility. Water can pick up contaminants
as it travels through the pipes to your home or building. A clean test from
the local water authority is not a guarantee there is no contamination in your home
or building.
One
risk in some water systems is lead in the water. Lead often enters the water
via the water main. Lead can also enter the water as it passes over lead-based
solder used on some copper pipes. The amount of lead entering the water depends
on factors such as water chemistry and temperature. Over time, the amount
of lead entering the water may decrease due to the buildup of corrosion and sediment
in the pipes.
Water can be tested for lead content, and you should arrange for such testing
with an appropriate water testing laboratory. When testing for lead content,
it is desirable to test water that has been stagnant in the pipes overnight.
If elevated levels of lead are found, appropriate steps should be taken to reduce
the lead level in the water.
If
your building draws its water from a private well, then the water quality should
be tested. Water drawn from a well may have contaminants such as bacteria,
fertilizers, and road salts. Many banks require that the water be tested for
potability before they will grant a mortgage on a building with a private well.
Because each item tested has a different lab protocol, there are varying turn-around
times for receiving test results. This, combined with other delays in lab
testing, means you may not be able to get the results immediately. Have the
water potability tested as soon as possible to avoid delays in your home purchase.
To
setup an appointment for a home inspection or building inspection, to find out about
other Engineering services, or for more information, call 800.640.8090
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