This package is typically required for all Conventional Mortgages.
Total Coliform, e.coli, pH, Nitrate, Nitrite, Chloride, Hardness, Copper, Manganese, Iron and Arsenic
$60.00
Set B
This package is typically required for all Maine State Housing Authority and VA mortgages.
Total Coliform, e.coli, pH, Nitrate, Nitrite, Chloride, Hardness, Copper, Manganese, Iron Sodium, Lead and Arsenic
$80.00
Set C
This package is typically required by the USDA and Maine Drinking Water Program. It is equivalent to the State of Maine "Test A"
Total Coliform, e.coli, pH, Nitrate and Nitrite
$40.00
Set RD
This package is typically required for all Rural Development Mortgages. It is equivalent to the State of Maine "Test B".
Total Coliform, e.coli, pH, Nitrate, Nitrite, Chloride, Hardness, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Sodium, and Fluoride
Note: This does not include Lead or Arsenic
$80.00
Set FHA
This package is typically required for all Federal Housing Authority and Housing and Urban Development Mortgages.
Total Coliform, e.coli, pH, Nitrate, Nitrite, Chloride, Hardness, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Sodium, Arsenic, Lead(First Draw) and Fluoride
Requires a First Draw Lead in a 1 quart container.
$90.00
Microbiology
Total Coliform
E. Coli
Total coliform bacteria are commonly found in the environment (e.g., soil or vegetation) and are generally harmless. If only total coliform bacteria are detected in drinking water, the source is probably environmental. Fecal contamination is not likely. However, if environmental contamination can enter the system, there may also be a way for pathogens to enter the system. Therefore, it is important to find the source and resolve the problem. E. coli is a sub-group of the fecal coliform group. Most E. coli bacteria are harmless and are found in great quantities in the intestines of people and warm-blooded animals. Some strains, however, can cause illness. The presence of E. coli in a drinking water sample almost always indicates recent fecal contamination this indicates that there is a greater risk that pathogens are present.
$20.00
Total Coliform
E. Coli Count
Most Probable Number analysis for Total Coliform & E. Coli
$25.00
Heterotrophic Plate Count
The heterotrophic plate count (HPC), formerly known as the standard plate count, is a procedure for estimating the number of live heterotrophic bacteria in water. Heterotrophic plate count bacteria are used as a general measure of the bacterial population present in a drinking water system or in the raw source water. Under increasing nutrient conditions and/or a reduction in the concentration of chlorine residual, the heterotrophic bacteria are usually the first group to increase and provide an early warning of the potential growth of coliforms.
$20.00
Chemistry
pH
A measure of the acid or alkaline content of water, pH values range
from 0 to 14. The lower the pH value the more acidic the water, and the
higher the pH value the more alkaline the water. The pH of drinking
water normally ranges from 5.5 to 9.0. At pH levels of less than 7.0,
corrosion of water pipes may occur, releasing metals into the drinking
water.
$20.00
Nitrate
Nitrate and nitrite are related nitrogen compounds that occur naturally in soil, water,
plants, and food. They are formed when microorganisms in the water break down organic materials, such as
plants, animal manure, and sewage.
$20.00
Nitrite
Nitrate and nitrite are related nitrogen compounds that occur naturally in soil, water,
plants, and food. They are formed when microorganisms in the water break down organic materials, such as
plants, animal manure, and sewage.
$20.00
Fluoride
Fluoride is a compound which occurs naturally in both groundwater and surface water. At low levels, fluoride can provide protection against tooth decay by increasing the durability of tooth enamel. The US EPA has set a maximum drinking water standard for fluoride of 4 parts per million (ppm). EPA has also set a secondary fluoride standard of 2 ppm to protect against dental fluorosis (tooth staining or pitting in developing teeth of children under 9 years old).
$20.00
Hardness
Water-quality parameter that indicates the level of alkaline salts, principally calcium and magnesium, and expressed as equivalent calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Hardness measures the ease with which soap can be lathered. It is easier to produce a lather using soft water. Water hardness is generally divided into the following categories.
Soft (0 to 75 ppm), Moderately Hard (75 to 150 ppm), Hard (150 to 300 ppm), Very Hard (More than 300 ppm).
$20.00
Chloride
One of the major anions commonly found in water. Chlorides are widely distributed in nature as salts of sodium (NaCl), potassium (KCl), and
calcium (CaCl2). Chlorides in groundwater can be naturally occurring in deep aquifers or
caused by pollution from sea water, brine, or industrial or domestic
wastes. Chloride concentration above 250 mg/l can produce a distinct
taste in drinking water.
$20.00
Arsenic
Arsenic is a semi-metal element. It is odorless and tasteless. It enters drinking water supplies from natural deposits in the earth or from agricultural and industrial practices. Long term exposure to arsenic has been linked to cancer of the bladder, lungs, skin, kidneys, nasal passages, liver and prostate.
$20.00
Lead
Lead rarely occurs naturally in water; it usually gets into the water from the delivery system. Service connections, pipes, solder, and brass fixtures are all parts of the water delivery system that can contain lead. Reactions between the water and these parts can cause corrosion and cause the lead to get into your water. Lead-contaminated drinking water occurs most frequently in recently constructed or very old homes. In 1986 a nationwide ban restricted the use of lead pipes and solder for drinking water supplies.
$20.00
Sodium
Sodium is a naturally occurring element commonly found at low levels in drinking water
supplies. Occasionally sodium is found in groundwater supply wells at elevated levels from both
natural and man made sources. High levels of sodium in drinking water do not pose a health threat to most people. If your water supply has greater than 20 ppm and you are on a salt restricted diet, using bottled water for drinking and food preparation
may reduce your exposure.
$20.00
Copper
Copper is a reddish metal that occurs naturally in rock, soil, water, sediment, and air. Copper may occur in drinking water either from contaminated well water or corroded copper pipes. Corrosion of pipes is by far the greatest cause for concern.
$20.00
Iron
Iron is mainly present in water in two forms: either the soluble ferrous iron or the insoluble ferric iron. Water containing ferrous iron is clear and colorless because the iron is completely dissolved. When exposed to air in the pressure tank or atmosphere, the water turns cloudy and a reddish brown substance begins to form. This sediment is the oxidized or ferric form of iron that will not dissolve in water. Iron is not hazardous to health, but it is considered a secondary or aesthetic contaminant.
$20.00
Manganese
Manganese is a mineral that naturally occurs in rocks and soil and is a normal constituent of the human
diet. It exists in well water as a groundwater mineral, but may also be present due
to underground pollution sources. Manganese may become noticeable in tap water at concentrations
greater than 0.05 milligrams per liter of water (mg/l) by imparting a color, odor, or taste to the water.
$20.00
Radon
Air Radon
Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. Radon comes
from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in
soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon
is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each
year. You can't see, smell or taste radon. But it may be a
problem in your home.
$35.00
Water Radon
Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. Radon comes
from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in
soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon
is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each
year. You can't see, smell or taste radon. But it may be a
problem in your home.
$35.00
Air & Water Radon
Combination package to measure radon gas in both air and water.
$70.00
Double Air Radon
Duplicate air radons may be required for real estate transaction in certain states.
$70.00
Arsenic Speciation
Arsenic Speciation
In order to establish effective treatment removal strategies for arsenic, it is important to know the actual concentrations of As(III) and As(V) in drinking waters. Due to its anionic character, As(V) can be removed more easily than As(III). This package will provide the concentrations for Total Arsenic / Arsenic (III) / Arsenic (V).
$45.00
Arsenic Speciation Package
Phosphate and silica have been shown to compete aggressively with As(V) for adsorption sites in many arsenic removal systems. It may be important to know the levels of phosphate and silica in your water inorder to install a treatment system. This package will provide Total Arsenic / Arsenic (III) / Arsenic (V) / Silica / Phosphate