There are countless microorganisms that surround us every single day of our lives. They’re in our bodies, in the earth around us and, yes, in the water we drink. Even after the water has been filtered and processed, there are still going to be plenty of microorganisms that make their way into the water. While the thought of this might make you uncomfortable, it’s important to note that these microorganisms are not all harmful. In fact, the vast majority are not. Consider this: in the human body, there is likely to be more than 100 trillion bacteria, which perform beneficial... View Article
If you’ve been looking for a new home, you might have run into a few residences that aren’t connected to a municipal water supply—instead, they rely on wells to provide enough water for the home’s appliance, bathing, cooking and drinking needs. About 15 percent of Americans rely on a private water system—but if you’re new to owning a well, you might not know that well water needs to be tested regularly to ensure its safety. Even if your well water looks, smells and tastes normal, that doesn’t necessarily mean anything—the pathogens that cause serious waterborne illnesses won’t noticeably alter your... View Article
Your water quality is important. After all, water is one of the building blocks of life—we drink it, cook with it, bathe with it and are made up of 70 percent water ourselves, so ensuring that the water we use is clean and safe is of paramount importance. Bacteriological water analysis in Pisgah Forest, NC takes a sampling of water—often for drinking or bathing purposes—and tests it to see what the concentration of bacteria is. The analysis also considers whether the bacteria present are dangerous to humans, and for what purpose the water is being used. For example, the standards... View Article
As a provider of water testing services in Pisgah Forest, NC, we like to stay up to date on the latest developments and research regarding water quality. A recent study from Applied Research West Inc. analyzed the way Americans feel about the quality of their water. Here are some of the key findings of the survey: Of the respondents, approximately 51 percent said they were either “concerned” or “very concerned” about the quality of the water supply they have at their household. (This represented a stark increase from the most recent study in 2017, when 18 percent were “very concerned”... View Article
Iron is one of the most common contaminants in water. If you’ve ever turned on your faucet and seen rust-colored or orange water come out, you’re probably dealing with iron in your water—but it’s not always immediately obvious. Sometimes iron presents itself as microscopic flakes, and your water will appear clear. Later, however, you may see this manifest as rust stains on your sinks and water fixtures. Iron can cause your water, the drinks you make with it and the food you cook it with to taste metallic. It can leave stains on your fabrics and cause plumbing issues. While... View Article
