NITRATE / NITRITE TEST

Test for contamination in the water supply from fertilizers, pesticides and animal waste.

Nitrate/nitrite maximum content levels should not exceed 10mg per liter.

According to Greene county health dept, there are no mandatory regulations to deal with water for home use, that exceeds the 10mg level. They are only concerned with the results if the level is high and the household has a new baby that is been fed formula made with the water.

Public buildings, businesses and homes with more than 20 people fall under regulations that mandate regular testing of the water supply and a reduction of the nitrate / nitrite.

Nitrate / nitrite  is often found in water as a result of fertilizer use on adjacent farm land, or from water that is contaminated by animal waste. 

To remove the nitrate / nitrite form drinking water a reverse osmosis water filtration system should be installed.

Lab results: Depending on what time of the month the tests are made will determine how long it will take for the results to come back. It can take up to two and a half or three weeks for the results to come back.
If rush results are necessary we can arrange for a different lab to do the analysis, a surcharge will apply (depending on the lab).

On site test: we do an on site test to give you an idea of what the final lab results will be.

NOTE: Only the results from the lab are binding.

For more information on water testing, wells or septic systems, be sure to check out our Technical/FAQ's section.

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