A private well puts the water quality in the homeowner's hands, and testing is the responsibility. The right tests protect the household.
The annual test
Test the well water yearly for the bacteria, the nitrates, and the basics. humid conditions and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Shreveport, the annual test is the standard.
The contaminants
The local geology decides which contaminants to watch, from the arsenic to the radon. humid conditions and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Shreveport, the area's history guides the tests.
The bacteria
Total coliform and E. coli tests check the water's safety from the well. humid conditions and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Shreveport, the test follows any change in the water.
The taste
A change in the taste, the color, or the smell is a reason to test. humid conditions and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Shreveport, the change is the signal.
The surroundings
Nearby land use, from the farms to the tanks, can affect the well. humid conditions and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Shreveport, the surroundings are the risk factors.
The treatment
The test results guide the treatment, from the filtration to the disinfection. humid conditions and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Shreveport, a pro can install the system.
The call
Test the well and drink safely. Call 888-217-3585 and Shreveport Plumbing Experts will match you with a Shreveport pro for the testing.
Plumbing in Shreveport: what to know
In Shreveport, humid conditions and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Caddo County — from Bossier City, Minden and Marshall to ZIP codes like 71109, 71108, 71103 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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