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To better understand how to read the results of your water test, it helps to know a few key abbreviations and unit of measurement used in the report, as well as what some of the specialized terms mean.
- Features of A Sample Report
- Water Test Parameters
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Once the lab has completed testing your water, you will receive a report that looks similar to Figure 1. It will contain a list of contaminants tested, the concentrations, and, in some cases, highlight any problem contaminants. An important feature of the report is the units used to measure the contaminant level in your water. Milligrams per liter ...
The following tables provide a general guideline to common water quality parameters that may appear on your water analysis report. The parameters are divided into three categories: health risk parameters, general indicators, and nuisance parameters. These guidelines are by no means exhaustive. However, they will provide you with acceptable limits a...
For more detailed information about water testing ask for publication Water Tests: What Do the Numbers Mean?at your local extension office or from this website. Prepared by Paul D. Robillard, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Engineering, William E. Sharpe, Professor of Forest Hydrology and Bryan R. Swistock, Senior Extension Associate, Departmen...
What is the significance of the parameters listed in the water test report? This fact sheet outlines some of the major parameters you may see on the analysis and assists you in understanding the report. Once the lab has completed testing your water, you will receive a report that looks similar to Figure 1.
To positively identify the source of contamination prob-lems, as well as to determine the type of corrective action to take, a properly interpreted water analysis report is essential.
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Most substances in water are measured as a concentration: a specific mass of a specific chemical within a specific unit or volume of water. The confusing part is that different terms can be used to reflect the exact same measurement. So, what do these terms really mean?
To positively identify the source of contamination problems, as well as to determine the type of corrective action to take, a properly interpreted water analysis report is essential.
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Testing your well water at least four times a year will help you to correct adverse water analysis results. What do the test results mean? Your test results may include the following terms: Total Coliform Bacteria: The presence of coliforms may indicate a contaminated water supply.
