There are ways to successfully test water quality and people must understand the effective measures to take. Your clients might wonder about their municipal water treatment program or wonder if their well water needs treatment. Ultimately, water testing is the most effective means of finding out. Depending on your client’s goal, there are a few different methods of testing water.
How to Test Water Quality Properly
Your clients must understand their options to determine their testing needs.
When Do Your Clients Need Water Treatment Program Testing?
A homeowner or business owner might need to test their water if they notice an unusual flavor or color in the water. If they were to experience water supply disruptions or a boil water order, those are common signs that testing may help. Many of these situations can introduce contaminants that testing will identify.
What is the Best Way to Measure Water Quality?
There are several ways to assess the quality and safety of the water.
Test Strips
Strips are easy, and people can use them in their homes. They can order them from various suppliers, and they change color in the presence of certain chemicals and contaminants. They read the test results by matching the color on the strip to the color of a result chart. These tests are relatively broad, so the results are less precise than others, but they provide a reliable positive or negative assessment.
Drop Tests
Drop tests are easy to assess water quality. Likewise, it will help your clients understand if they need water treatment. Add a few drops of a testing solution to a sample of water in a vial or container. The water color indicates the presence of chemicals or contaminants and can also provide some assessment of the level of contamination based on the shade.
Digital Tools
Digital water testing is another solution for assessing water contamination. Although digital testing costs more than other options, the results are far more precise. Digital testing provides luminescence tests for bacteria and electrochemical tests for solids, oxygen, electrical connectivity, and pH levels. To ensure accuracy, consider proper training and calibration regularly.
Lab Testing
Full-spectrum testing is more accurate through professional labs than any at-home tools. With lab testing, your client can receive extensive detail about water content and the quality of the treatment program.
Virus and Toxin Load Assessment
One thing many people need to consider is viral load and toxin testing. Assessment for E. coli, coliform, arsenic, and similar contaminants is uncommon with most home tests, but lab tests provide detailed results, including concentration. Municipalities often use these tests to monitor outbreaks and pandemics as well.
How Do You Adapt a Water Treatment Program?
Routine water testing identifies shortcomings in treatment programs. Your client should monitor their water quality consistently and adapt their treatment as needed to deal with issues that arise. A comprehensive, aggressive water treatment program is essential for people to ensure their water supply stays safe.
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