Microbiological Contaminants:
- Total Coliforms
- E. coli
- Fecal Coliforms
Ensure Your Water is Safe to Drink with Comprehensive Potability Testing
Is your water source safe for consumption? Whether you have a private well, are concerned about the quality of your tap water, or need to verify the safety of a new water supply, comprehensive potability testing is essential. This analysis evaluates a wide range of contaminants to determine if your water meets established drinking water standards and poses no health risks.
At Alexin Labs, we offer thorough potability water testing services in Northwest Oregon, and the surrounding areas. Our detailed analysis provides you with the information you need to ensure your water is safe for you, your family, or your business.
Why Potability Testing is Crucial
Understanding the quality of your drinking water is paramount for protecting your health and well-being. Potability testing is crucial for:
Private Well Owners
Unlike public water systems that undergo regular testing, private well owners are responsible for ensuring their water is safe. Regular potability testing is highly recommended.New Water Sources
Before using a new well, spring, or other water source for drinking, it's essential to verify its potability.Concerns About Water Quality
If you notice changes in the taste, odor, or appearance of your water, or if you suspect contamination, potability testing can identify potential issues.Real Estate Transactions
Buyers and sellers may want to test the water quality of a property to ensure it meets drinking water standards.Emergency Situations
After floods, storms, or other events, water sources can become contaminated, and potability testing is necessary to ensure safety.Businesses and Landlords
Ensuring the safety of water provided to employees, tenants, or customers is a crucial responsibility.
Our Comprehensive Potability Water Analysis
Our standard potability testing panel includes analysis for a wide range of potential contaminants, covering key indicators of water safety:
Inorganic Chemicals (IOCs)
- Nitrate and Nitrite
- Arsenic
- Lead
- Copper
- Fluoride
- Cyanide
- Mercury
- Sodium
- And other regulated and non-regulated inorganic substances.
Physical Parameters
- pH
- Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
- Turbidity
- Color
- Odor
Secondary Contaminants (for aesthetic concerns)
- Iron
- Manganese
- Chloride
- Sulfate
- And others that can affect taste, odor, or appearance
We can also customize our potability testing to include additional parameters based on your specific concerns or the history of your water source, such as pesticides, herbicides, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), or radiological contaminants.
Our Potability Testing Process
Our comprehensive potability testing process consists of five simple steps:
Consultation & Custom Testing
Optional – discuss your concerns and determine the most appropriate potability testing panel for your situation.
Easy Sample Collection
We provide you with a user-friendly kit and clear, step-by-step instructions for collecting your water sample correctly. Specific protocols may be required for certain tests to ensure accuracy.
Professional Laboratory Analysis
Your sample is analyzed in our certified laboratory using established and reliable methods to identify and quantify a wide range of potential contaminants.
Detailed & Actionable Report
Receive a comprehensive report outlining the levels of each tested parameter, along with comparisons to relevant drinking water standards and guidelines.
Expert Interpretation & Recommendations
Our team is available to answer your questions, help you understand your results, and provide recommendations for any necessary next steps, such as water treatment options.
Ensure your peace of mind – test your water for potability today.
Don't take the safety of your drinking water for granted. Comprehensive potability testing from Alexin Labs provides you with the knowledge and confidence that your water is safe for consumption.