by Harrison Turner | Feb 1, 2023 | Organic Contaminants
Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC) A majority of the compounds that are a result of contaminated sites and leaking underground storage tanks are chemicals that are considered volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) . Chemicals are called volatile because they rapidly vaporize...
by Harrison Turner | Feb 1, 2023 | Organic Contaminants
Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) What Is ORP? Why Should We Measure It? ORP stands for Oxidation Reduction Potential. The measurement of ORP is not fully utilized and quite often misunderstood . ORP is a measurement of a solution’s oxidizing and reducing ability....
by Harrison Turner | Feb 1, 2023 | Organic Contaminants
Hardness Hardness is usually caused by the presence of calcium and magnesium in water. They can combine with soap to form a scum on water and a ring around the tub. You may find larger amounts of soap are required to form washing suds. What Do These Levels Mean? While...
by Harrison Turner | Jan 31, 2023 | Organic Contaminants
Bacteria Bacteria is a common microbial contaminant found in well water. A variety of things can contribute to the presence of bacteria in your well water. How Do I Test For Bacteria? Total Coliform bacteria is a test performed to indicate the likelihood of harmful...
