Landmark Co.

Standard water test package  $150.00

Total Coliform Bacteria - This is the most common and basic test for contamination. Coliform bacteria should not be found in drinking water. When it is present it indicates that the water supply has some connection with an unsanitary source. Septic waste and contaminated surface water are common sources of coliform bacteria.

Nitrite &Nitrate - Nitrate is one of the components of the nitrogen cycle. There are numerous sources of nitrates including natural deposits. High nitrate levels are often found in agricultural areas due to fertilization of the soil. Other sources of nitrates include decaying organic material such as is found in septic tanks. Excessive nitrates causes a serious and sometimes fatal blood disorder known as Methemoglobinemia, (a blood disorder in infants "Blue Babies"). The maximum acceptable level - 10 ppm as N.

Lead - Lead in drinking water has been in the public spotlight for a number of years. Lead has been linked with numerous health disorders from lead poisoning to a reduction in intelligence quotient scores. The standards for lead in drinking water have been made more stringent over the years so that on June 7, 1991, the maximum contaminant level of 0.05 ppm was replaced by an action level of 0.015 ppm. A "first draw" and a "flushed line" sample is included. If your "flushed line" is significantly lower, you can greatly reduce your lead intake by running the water for a few minutes before taking your drinking water. If both samples are over the limit, either bottled water or water treatment is recommended.

Landmark Real Estate Inspections outsources this service to the most qualified and reliable testing lab in the Champlain Valley.  We manage the collection of specimens and control documentation through a rigid chain of custody regimen.  With Landmark, you are assured of the most accurate test results available for the water from your property.