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Have you ever thought about what’s really in your water? Your water may look clear, but contaminants can’t be seen just by looking at them. It’s possible to have minerals and other more unsettling things in your water without you even knowing! There’s an easy way to test for what’s in your water. Just call Morris-Jenkins and have us do residential water quality testing in your Charlotte home!
All of our water quality testing services include:
We keep our trucks fully stocked, so we can test your water quality then and there—no need to schedule another appointment.
You’ll always know the price of your water quality test before any work begins.
We’re here til midnight and available on weekends, too.
If you’re on city water, the water that comes out of your taps has a long journey from where it’s treated to your home. Thankfully, most of the icky things that you don’t want in your water, like bacteria and parasites, are killed off before the water even makes its way to your house. But a lot can happen to your water before it gets there. You can end up with higher amounts of chemicals and minerals than you’re comfortable with. The levels aren’t always toxic, but they could have an effect on your plumbing, your fixtures, and even on your skin and hair.
A good time to schedule residential water quality testing with us is when you notice buildup on your fixtures, you don’t like the taste of your water, it smells too much like chlorine, or you’re getting stains on your clothes.
There are a few things we test for with our basic water quality testing services:
Chlorine
Did you know that too much chlorine in your water could be affecting your health even if you aren’t drinking the water? Chlorine has a much lower boiling point than water, which means it can get into the air during your shower even when the water isn’t boiling hot. When you breathe steam that has a lot of chlorine in it, you could end up with respiratory problems or other health issues. Chlorine is one of the main things we test for with our home water quality testing.
Minerals
Another crucial part of residential water quality tests is looking for the amounts of minerals you have in the water. Minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium are all things that your body needs, so they aren’t toxic in small amounts. But if there is too much in the water, the minerals can dry out your hair and skin, and they can cause stains on your clothes and fixtures. The white build-up that’s so difficult to remove from your faucets is caused by hard water.
High or Low pH
You may remember hearing the terms “acidic” and “alkaline” while you were in school. These are just fancy words that describe the pH of something. If something has a low pH, it’s more acidic. Think of vinegar and lemons. If it has a high pH, it’s more alkaline, like baking soda and soap. You don’t want your water to be too far on either side. A low pH can taste sour and be bad for your pipes. A high pH might cause more buildup on your plumbing. We’ll test it to see where your water lands on the pH scale with our home water quality testing.
The last stage of our residential water quality testing is fixing your water. Once you get your test results back, we’ll help you take the next steps. It may be that nothing needs to be done. But if the pH is off, there is too much chlorine, or you have hard water, we can get your water where it needs to be. We’ll make a plan and then get the job done. You may have to install a filter, a water softener, or a pump to improve the quality of your water.
When you schedule us out for any plumbing diagnostic or repair, we’ll do a basic water test for FREE! This test looks at your chlorine levels and a couple other basic things. If you want something more accurate and in-depth, we’ve got other options, too! There are about ten different parameters that most commonly impact your water quality. And our photometer testing can check all of that in depth! We’ll take a sample of your water and test it with our in-office lab equipment. Then, we can follow up with you the next day to explain the results and answer any questions about things you can do to improve your water quality. But wait– it gets even better! Our Priority Advantage Members get this service (normally $149) for FREE! And when you’re a member, we’ll take our lab equipment to you, that way you get your results the very same day.
The photometer water quality test is perfect for just about any home, but if you have major concerns about the safety of your water, we do offer an option that tests for 87 different parameters. Just call, text, or message us online to figure out which test is right for you!
