Testing for the BIG 3…
In New Hampshire we have a lot of Granite bedrock. Our Granite is both a source of Natural Beauty and Natural Contaminants. Many of the laboratories around our State offer a package of Standard and Comprehensive Water Tests for your consideration. It is not unusual for a Homeowner to choose one of these tests when buying or building a new home, because of the bundled discount that is received.
In our State there are 3 tests that should also be performed, that may not show up on a Standard or Comprehensive test unless they are asked for specifically. I am talking about Radon in Water, Uranium , and Arsenic. I started calling them the BIG 3 about 10 years ago. So this is not anything new, On average one of the BIG 3 will show up high on a test in Southern New Hampshire about 50% of the time. Of course it will depend on the type and age of the Granite in your area as to what contaminants might be found there. In some towns the number is dramatically higher than 50%, and in some its lower.
Radon in Water, Uranium, and Arsenic are all long term health concerns. They are not the type of contaminant that will instantly make you sick. If you are living on a well, it would make sense to have your water tested for these contaminants just for the peace of mind if nothing else.
There are many different Water Treatment Systems available to solve for these contaminants. Most of them have been working reliably in homes for decades.
If you should test and find your levels high, call Secondwind for a free phone consultation on your Water.
Go ahead, test for the BIG 3, and enjoy your great water!
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