Well Water Testing in Pike & Wayne County, PA
The PA Department of Health recommends annual well water testing. We simplify the process.
Roughly one in four Pennsylvania residents relies on private well water. Unlike municipal supplies common in boroughs like Honesdale or Milford, the Commonwealth does not regulate these private wells. The only method to identify contaminants or water quality issues is through testing.
Available Testing Levels
Our complimentary in-home water test quickly identifies immediate concerns. For example, wells across Pike County typically test between 10-25 grains per gallon for hardness, which our in-home kit can confirm. For more complex issues, we partner with EPA-certified laboratories.
- We offer a complimentary in-home test covering hardness, iron, pH, chlorine, nitrate, nitrite, copper, and total dissolved solids (TDS).
- For a comprehensive analysis, we facilitate EPA-certified lab testing for bacteria, nitrates, arsenic, lead, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Recommended Testing Schedule
- Test your well water at least once per year.
- Test after any period of significant rainfall or local flooding.
- Test following any maintenance or work performed on your septic system.
- Test if you detect changes in your water's taste, odor, or visual clarity. In some Wayne County townships, pockets of sulfur can cause a distinct rotten-egg odor.
- Test before finalizing a real estate transaction involving a well system.