Water Analysis

Water Mineral Analysis (WMA)

Elements in water can cause health problems and plumbing problems in the home. Lead is known to influence brain activity, causing learning disabilities. Lead pipes or lead connectors have been responsible for lead poisoning in humans. Excess copper has been linked to migraines, arthritis, emotional disturbances and even cancer. Sources of copper in drinking water are copper pipes and copper sulfite (an algaecide). High silicon levels may be due to traces of sand or rock, while high sodium levels are found in "softened" water, and may contribute to heart disease. Long-term exposure to mercury can cause loss of memory, nervousness, irritability, lack of energy, fever, chills, renal damage and more. Aluminum is commonly used to "clear" water of flocculent particles, and excess exposure has been linked to brain disorders such as hyperactivity and Alzheimer’s disease. Arsenic occurs naturally and can cause liver and kidney damage. High manganese or iron causes unwanted staining, and encourages bacteria growth. With wells, manganese and iron can come from subsurface waters. In older homes, these two elements can come from pipes or iron-related bacteria.

Sampling Procedure
S To test the content of your well or city water, flush the water for 5 to 10 minutes before collecting. Rinse the sample container* several times with the water to be tested, fill and close tightly.

S To find out if pipes or filtering systems are contributing to poor water quality, sample the water in the morning, before any flushing has been done. Have a clean sample container ready, fill and close tightly.

S For bacteria testing, water must be collected in a sterilized container and brought in for testing as soon as possible (preferably within 6 hours after water has been collected).

*TMI supplies all sampling containers as part of the analysis cost.

Profiles

Physical Analysis
(250 mL containers or 1liter if more than 2 tests are requested)
pH, Total Chlorine, Color, Total Alkalinity (CaCO3), Free Chlorine, Nitrates/Nitrites, Total Dissolved Solids, Chloride, Sulfates, Phosphates, Fluoride, Hardness, Ammonia

Safe Drinking Water Panel
Includes 21 trace elements (uranium included), 6 macro elements, total coliform, sulfates, nitrates, nitrites, total dissolved solids, hardness and pH.

Trace Element Analysis
(100 ml rinsed, sealed plastic/glass container, nitric acid preserved)

Drinking water 21 element ICP-MS screen, EPA method 200.8
Includes aluminum, antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silver, strontium, thallium, uranium, vanadium and zinc

Single element MS analysis

6 Macro element ICP-AES screen
Includes calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, silicon (silicates) and sodium.
Note: water hardness testing uses this screen.

Sample digestion or filtration (If needed)

Radiological Analysis
Uranium

Microbiological Analysis
Total coliform / Fecal coliform in drinking water
E coli.
Surface / Waste Water bacteria testing (MPN)
Additional charge for Friday testing (each sample)
Different Organic Screens Available