Chanalytical Labs emphasizes the importance of water testing for homeowners, particularly those with private wells. It suggests starting with bacteria testing, followed by general quality panels and metals testing, especially
Private well owners often overlook water quality fluctuations throughout the year. Seasonal changes introduce various contaminants, with spring posing risks from runoff, summer increasing concentration, fall stabilizing pollutants, and winter
If your well water smells, the cause is often hydrogen sulfide, naturally occurring bacteria, dissolved metals like iron, or environmental changes affecting groundwater. Odor alone does not determine severity or
Chanalytical Laboratories follows a four-step procedure: collect and drop off, process the sample, analyze in the lab, and report the results. Each step is designed to provide clear, measurable data
A water testing laboratory measures what substances are present in a water sample at a specific moment in time. Testing does not issue verdicts or guarantees. It provides measurable data
Interpreting water test results is about understanding what the numbers represent — measured concentrations at a specific moment. Results are not verdicts on safety or predictions of future conditions. They
Invisible Does Not Mean Absent: What You Can’t See in Your Water Still Matters Clear water creates confidence. If it looks clean, smells normal, and tastes fine, most people assume
Water testing does not promise outcomes or solutions. It provides answers. By identifying what is present in drinking water and measuring it accurately, testing replaces assumptions with clarity. Whether for
Comprehensive guide to the most dangerous water contaminants affecting Maine and New Hampshire homeowners. Learn how arsenic, PFAS, radon, bacteria, heavy metals, and other hidden threats enter your drinking water
Most homeowners have no idea what’s actually dissolved in their tap water. PFAS, heavy metals, VOCs, and microbial contaminants can enter your home silently—and stay there. Learn what a laboratory
