Do you have a private well where the water smells or tastes bad? Do you resort to spending hundreds of dollars to buy bottled water? If so, you’re not the only one. Thousands of Auburndale, FL, homeowners experience these and other issues with their well water. While some issues, like staining, are cosmetic, others can introduce dangerous pathogens or toxins into your body, leading to acute or chronic illnesses.
Unfortunately, you can’t tell from looking at a glass of water whether it’s safe to drink. That’s why Tri-Florida Water Treatment offers free water testing to tell you exactly what’s in your water. And if we detect any impurities, we’ll show you how to remove them so you and your entire family can enjoy safe, fresh, and great-tasting water and get off the bottled water train for good.
Tri-Florida Water Treatment is the most trusted water expert in Auburndale, FL; Winter Haven, FL; Lakeland, FL; Inwood, FL; Eaton Park, FL, and the surrounding areas.
Auburndale, FL, Well Water Testing
You might be asking whether your well water needs testing. Maybe you’ve used it for years with no apparent effects. But, unlike city water suppliers, which are required to test and treat water regularly, private well water safety relies solely on the homeowner. Changes in the local environment, such as new construction, nearby flooding, or a naturally shifting water table, can suddenly make that once-safe water dangerous. Only professional, routine testing can confirm that your well water is free from toxic contaminants.
Another reason to have your well water tested regularly is the nature of Polk County’s geology, its proximity to agriculture, farming, and manufacturing, and the widespread use of septic systems. This means that homeowners are at risk of contamination from:
- Microorganisms: These include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that enter well water through septic tank leaks, animal waste, and surface water runoff after heavy rain. Drinking water with these pathogens can lead to serious illnesses and stomach issues.
- Nitrates and Nitrites: These are found in agricultural and residential lawn fertilizers, as well as in human and animal waste. High levels are dangerous to infants and can cause life-threatening conditions like “blue baby syndrome.”
- Heavy Metals: Heavy metals like arsenic and uranium can leach from natural mineral deposits in the Florida Aquifer. Others, like lead, can enter from old well parts or plumbing fixtures. Being exposed to heavy metals can cause issues like acute toxicity, organ damage, and an increased cancer risk.
- Organic Chemicals: Organic chemicals include solvents, petroleum products, and pesticides. These chemicals get into the water through waste disposal or agricultural use and are known to cause long-term damage to the kidneys, liver, and nervous system.
Our certified water treatment technician will take a water sample from your home and test it for foul odors and tastes, as well as potential health concerns. We’ll also send the sample to a state-certified lab for more thorough testing. The independent lab will check for the contaminants we listed, including radon, lead, and microbes. If you have young children or elderly adults living with you, this testing is invaluable. We’ll also compare the results of your well water test against the Annual Water Quality Report from Polk County Utilities or your local water provider.
How Often Should I Test My Well Water in Auburndale, FL?
The U.S. EPA says residents should have their private well water tested at least once a year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, and pH. It’s also recommended that you test your water immediately if you notice a change in its taste, odor, or color, or if there’s been a known contamination in the area, like a chemical spill or flooding.
Know for Certain What’s in Your Well Water!
At Tri-Florida Water Treatment, we make it easy and convenient to have your water tested for your peace of mind. We’ve proudly served homeowners throughout Auburndale, FL; Winter Haven, FL; Lake Hamilton, FL; Eagle Lake, FL; Lakeland, FL, and all of Polk County for decades. Call us today or contact us online to schedule your free water test.
