{"id":415,"date":"2025-04-08T17:32:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T17:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancepumpandfilter.com\/blog\/?p=415"},"modified":"2025-04-08T17:36:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T17:36:10","slug":"know-whats-in-your-water-nh-water-testing-options-with-advance-pump-filter-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancepumpandfilter.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/08\/know-whats-in-your-water-nh-water-testing-options-with-advance-pump-filter-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Know What\u2019s in Your Water: NH Water Testing Options with Advance Pump & Filter Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to the health and safety of your family, clean water is non-negotiable. Whether you’re on a private well or simply want peace of mind about your home’s water quality, Advance Pump & Filter Company<\/strong> offers a full range of professional water testing services to help you stay informed and protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can We Test For?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Advance Pump & Filter offers testing for a wide variety of contaminants and water quality indicators. Here\u2019s a breakdown of what we commonly test for \u2014 and why it matters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Bacteria (Total Coliform & E. coli)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it matters:<\/strong> The presence of coliform bacteria can be a sign that your water source is vulnerable to contamination. E. coli specifically indicates fecal contamination and poses serious health risks.
Recommended testing:<\/strong> Annually, or immediately if there\u2019s been flooding, a change in water taste\/smell, or any system disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Nitrates & Nitrites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it matters:<\/strong> These contaminants are especially dangerous for infants and pregnant women, potentially causing “blue baby syndrome.” They\u2019re often found in agricultural areas due to runoff from fertilizers or septic systems.
Recommended testing:<\/strong> Every year, particularly if you’re near agricultural land or have an infant in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Uranium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Why it matters:<\/strong> Found naturally in some bedrock, uranium in drinking water can increase the risk of kidney damage and certain cancers.
Recommended testing:<\/strong> Every 2-5 years, or more often if you\u2019ve previously had elevated levels.
Treatment options:<\/strong> Whole-house filtration or reverse osmosis systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Arsenic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Why it matters:<\/strong> Long-term exposure to arsenic, even at low levels, is linked to skin cancer, internal cancers, and negative developmental effects.
Recommended testing:<\/strong> Every 2-5 years; annually if a treatment system is installed to verify performance.
Treatment options:<\/strong> Custom-designed whole-house or point-of-use arsenic removal systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Why it matters:<\/strong> Known as \u201cforever chemicals,\u201d PFAS can accumulate in the body and may lead to immune system issues, thyroid disorders, and cancer.
Recommended testing:<\/strong> If your well is near a known contaminated site or military base, or if you\u2019ve never tested before. We have been finding it more in more in locations with no known contamination source.
Treatment options:<\/strong> Reverse osmosis, and whole-house PFAS systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Radon in Water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Why it matters:<\/strong> Radon is a radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater and be released into the air during everyday water use (like showering or washing dishes). Inhaled radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
Recommended testing:<\/strong> If you’re in a region known for granite bedrock or elevated indoor air radon levels.
Treatment options:<\/strong> Aeration systems are the most effective for removing radon from water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Additional Contaminants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the major health-based contaminants above, Advance Pump & Filter also tests for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n