Minnesota Well Water Testing

Minnesota well water testing is an important part of maintaining the health and safety of those who rely on your well. Regular testing from Aquarius Water Conditioning can help to identify issues with the well and ensure that the water is safe for drinking and other uses. However, how often you need well water testing will depend on a variety of factors, including the age of the well, the location of the well, and any potential sources of contamination. 

How Often Should You Test Your Well Water?

The U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) recommends that private well owners test their water at least once a year for the following: 

• Total coliform bacteria
• Nitrates
• Total dissolved solids 
• PH levels.

Additionally, well owners should test their water every three to five years for contaminants such as arsenic, radon and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). However, these recommendations are only a starting point, and additional testing may be necessary depending on your individual circumstances.

One factor to consider when determining how often to test your well water is the age of the well. Older wells may be more prone to contamination and may require more frequent testing. If your well is over 10 years old, you may want to consider testing your water more frequently than recommended by the EPA. Additionally, if you have recently purchased a property with a well, you should have the water tested immediately to establish a baseline for future testing.

Another factor to keep in mind when deciding when to test your well water is the location of the well. Wells located near potential sources of contamination, such as agricultural fields, industrial sites, or septic systems, may be at a higher risk of contamination and may require more frequent testing. If your well is located near any potential sources of contamination, you should consider testing your water more frequently than recommended by the EPA.

Other Considerations

You should also consider any changes to the land use or surrounding area near your well. For example, if new construction or development is occurring near your well, it may be necessary to test your water more frequently to ensure that the water remains safe to drink.

Finally, it’s important to note that well water testing should be done if someone in the household becomes ill, or something changes with the way your water smells or tastes. These can be signs of contamination or other issues with the well, and testing the water can help to identify and address the problem.

Regular testing can help to ensure the safety and health of those who rely on well water and should be considered an important part of maintaining your well. If you have any concerns about the safety or quality of your well water, it’s always better to err on the side of caution and have your water tested more frequently.

We’re Ready to Help

If you would like to learn more about Minnesota well water testing, get in touch with Aquarius Water Conditioning. We’ll be more than happy to answer all of your questions. We can also send an expert to your home to check your water and provide solutions if there’s something wrong. You can get in touch by giving us a call at 888-741-9025 or contacting us online.