Oregon Department of Environmental Quality found that 6% of the wells tested in Jackson and Josephine counties show arsenic levels above the maximum safe level of 10 micrograms per liter in a 2017 study. Yet many Rogue Valley home owners have never tested their well. Arsenic has no smell, taste, or color when dissolved in … Read more
As part of a USGS investigation, a review of past groundwater quality studies in the Rogue Basin summarized that arsenic was detected in 19 out of the 52 wells tested (17%), and in 44% of the Jackson County wells tested. The EPA has warned that drinking water containing low levels of arsenic over many years can lead to a multitude of health problems such as skin damage, circulatory system problems, and increased cancer risk. Exposure to high levels can be fatal. …Read more »
Since Hydrogen Sulfide is a gas, you may need an onsite water test to verify Hydrogen Sulfide’s presence. Pure Water Solutions will perform a free 9 point water test for free and without obligation. Please call 541-890-2751 Hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) can occur in wells anywhere including well water here in Southern Oregon. At concentrations present … Read more
I first talked to Tom 5 weeks ago about how his well water was leaving their laundry looking “dingy” and “grey” and did I know what caused this condition? A few days later I received a small 4 oz. bottle of his well water which I did a Free test. I found the water to … Read more
I often times joke with homeowners, who have briny or salty wells, that I would be willing to take a percentage of the increased value that my Pure Water system will have on their home instead of being paid for my reasonably priced whole house water treatment systems. I received a call from Debra, who … Read more
A well water potability test is the least expensive water test you can perform and is well worth the money. A well or water system may become contaminated with harmful bacteria and other organisms when the well or plumbing is open to the environment during construction, repair, if the well casing is deteriorated or damaged, … Read more