Quality In-Home Water Testing Services
We offer complete water testing services and the best professional water tests to identify the most common contaminants and elements that effect your water. We have partnered with a National laboratory to help diagnose more extensive water problems as well. Our comprehensive in-home water testing experts are eager to help!
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Drinking Water Testing
Our drinking water testing service is designed to provide a thorough analysis of your tap water. We test for contaminants such as lead, bacteria, and pesticides to ensure that your drinking water is safe for consumption.
If you have a private well, it’s important to have your water tested regularly. Our well water testing service can identify potential issues with your well water quality, such as high levels of iron or nitrates.
Pool & Spa Water Testing
Keep your pool or spa safe and clean with our water testing service. We test for pH levels, chlorine and bromine levels, and total alkalinity to ensure that your pool or spa water is balanced and free of harmful bacteria.
Environmental Water Testing
Our environmental water testing service is designed to identify potential contaminants in your water supply, whether it’s a local river or a private lake. We test for a wide range of contaminants to ensure that your water is safe for use.
Commercial Water Testing
Our industrial water testing service is designed for businesses that need to comply with regulatory requirements or want to ensure that their water supply is safe for use. We test for contaminants such as heavy metals, organic compounds, and pesticides.
Water Quality Testing
Our water testing service provides a comprehensive analysis of your water quality. We test for contaminants such as lead, bacteria, and pesticides to ensure that your water is safe for consumption.
How is water testing done?
The first step in drinking water testing is sample collecting. It’s best to obtain sampling supplies directly from the laboratory performing the analyses if possible. You can also contact our water testing experts and they will be happy to provide their resources and expertise.
Some Helpful Tips on Collecting Water Samples:
- Remove any attachments on the faucet
- Allow water to flow for 5 or 6 minutes before sampling
- Do not rinse or overfill the container
- Always collect cold water; never sample hot water
- Do not touch the inside of the sample bottle or its cap
After a sample is collected our water testing experts will analyze the results either in-house or through our partnered National laboratory to help diagnose more extensive water problems. Our team of water experts at Virginia Environmental Resources is here to help you make informed choices about the water you drink.
Get accurate and reliable water testing results with Virginia Environmental Resources. Our experienced water testing and treatment professionals provide a range of water testing services to ensure that your water is safe for your family and your business. Contact us today at 540-657-3419 to learn more.
What Can Virginia Environmental Resources Test for?
We offer complete in-home water testing services and the best professional water tests to identify the most common contaminants and elements that affect your water including:
- pH
- Iron
- TDS
- Chlorine
- Sulfur
- Hardness
We have also partnered with a State-Certified laboratory to help diagnose more extensive water problems such as:
- Total & Fecal Coliform Bacteria (24 hr.)
- Fecal Coliform Bacteria (18hr.)
- Contaminants like Copper, Iron, Sodium, Zinc, Chromium, Manganese, Arsenic, Mercury, Fluoride
- Bacteria from iron and Sulfate
- Nitrates and Nitrites
- Hydrogen Sulfide
- Orthophosphate
- Total Hardness
- Total Dissolved Solids
- Alkalinity
- Herbicides and Pesticides
- Radon in water
- TPH DRO Diesel test for soil or water
- TPH GRO Gasoline test for soil or water
*Ask about our “Guarantee to Pass” option for E. coli, Coliform bacteria, and fecal matter.
For state-certified laboratory water testing estimates please call ahead at 540-737-4915
Frequently asked Water Testing Acronyms:
Parts Per Million. PPM is the US standard unit of measurement in water chemistry.
Total Dissolved Solids. TDS is all of the organic and inorganic substances dissolved in water such as minerals, salts, metals, etc.
Electrical Conductivity. EC is a measurement of water’s ability to conduct electricity.
Method Detection Limit (MDL) is the minimum concentration of a substance that can be measured and reported with 99 percent confidence.
Most Probable Number (MPN) is a statistical estimate of the number of coliform-group organisms per unit volume of sample water.
How Long does water testing take?
The result time varies depending on the level of contamination. We typically see a 5-day or less turnaround time for water testing results. The first step in water testing is sample collecting. It’s best to obtain sampling supplies directly from the laboratory performing the analyses if possible. You can also contact our water testing experts and they will be happy to provide their resources and expertise.
After a sample is collected our water testing experts will analyze the results either in-house or through our partnered State-Certified laboratory to help diagnose more extensive water problems.
Our turnaround is 24 -48 hours for the E. coli, Coliform bacteria, and fecal matter testing.
Our turnaround is 7 business days for lead, nitrates, and nitrites testing.
Ask about our “Guarantee to Pass” option for E. coli, Coliform bacteria, and fecal matter.
How to test water quality
You may choose to have your water tested for a variety of reasons, such as using untreated well water, having problems with hard water, or being connected to a public water supply. It’s critical to understand your alternatives for water testing and the elements that you should be checking for. You can test your water at home with test strips, but it is important to note that they are not as accurate as laboratory water tests. It can also be difficult to decipher what test strip results mean for your family and how to move forward. Color Disk kits or drop test kits are another option for at-home water testing. However, these tests are a bit more involved and oftentimes take 2 or more days to read the results. You can also utilize portable digital devices to test your water. Compared to the first two test kinds, these are more expensive but get precise results. It is recommended to leave the instrument handling to the professionals because correct results depend on proper equipment calibration and training. Our team of experts at Virginia Environmental Resources is here to help. Contact us today to schedule a free professional water test in Northern Virginia and the surrounding areas!
How to test water hardness
A water hardness test will indicate how hard your water is by measuring how much calcium and magnesium are in a water sample. City water should be checked for hardness, pH, and chlorine at least annually. Using a sample you supply, an independent laboratory performs the most accurate test. There are less comprehensive at-home alternatives for testing water hardness, albeit these methods are also less accurate. For example: a Soapsuds test, or a DIY test kit. Once you’ve done a strip test and determined that your results are accurate by comparing them to a professional water test, you can take immediate action to protect your fixtures and appliances with water treatment systems. Contact Virginia Environmental Solutions to schedule a free water test to compare results and discuss long-term solutions!
How to test for lead in water
Drinking water is a potential source of lead in homes. Since you cannot see, taste, or smell lead dissolved in water, professional lead testing is the only sure way of telling whether there are harmful quantities of lead in your drinking water. Solder, lead pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing components found in the home itself are the main causes of lead in tap water, along with the distribution system. If you are concerned about levels of lead in your water supply, contact Virginia Environmental solutions to schedule a FREE water test.
It’s critical to test your private well water to make sure it’s safe to drink and devoid of any toxins that could harm you or your pets. It is best to have well water especially tested for hardness, iron, and pH. Well owners are advised by the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) to test their water for bacteria, nitrates, and other contaminants that may be of local concern at least once a year. While a well owner can take samples with due care and instructions, in some cases, it is better to have a qualified person, such as a technician from the laboratory, do the sampling. It is easy to contaminate samples and sampling for some analyses such as volatile organics or methane has specific technical requirements. According to the Virginia Department of Health, “Well water should be tested by a state-certified lab”. Sending your water to a certified water testing lab will provide the most comprehensive and accurate water analysis. To schedule a well water test contact Virginia Environmental Resources at (540) 737-4915.
Most home buyers would never consider purchasing a home without a thorough inspection of the structure and its operating systems. Buyers must take the same care to inspect the property’s well system and the quality of its drinking water. Many mortgage lending institutions, as well as some local governments, require inspections and tests before settlement. Disclosure laws and customary real estate practices may also govern well drinking water issues. Sellers can avoid delays at settlement by addressing water quality concerns before the house is placed on the market or comes under contract. Proof of a recent water test and well inspection reduces the chance of any surprises far along in the sales process. Contact us at (540) 737-4915 or fill out our contact form below to schedule a water test.
Contact Virginia Environmental Resources at (540) 737-4915 or fill out our contact form below to schedule a professional in-home water test so that our team of experts can identify your water problems and determine the right water solution for your home.
Schedule an In-Home Water Test with our Experts now!
We offer complete water testing services and the best professional water tests to identify the most common contaminants and elements that effect your water. We have partnered with a Staate-Certified laboratory to help diagnose more extensive water problems as well.