Water Testing

Getting your water tested is an easy and inexpensive way to help protect your family's health.

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Square One tests for:

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• Coliform and E.coli bacteria, indicating the presence of potentially harmful microorganisms in the water.

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• Ions from minerals such as sodium, chloride, sulfate, iron, and manganese, which ​can affect odor, taste, or cause adverse health risks such as gastrointestinal irritation.​

• Lead, Arsenic, and Uranium, as all are toxic to drink and regularly found in Maine wells.  Any water test should always include testing for those three elements.

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• Nitrates/Nitrites which can be particularly dangerous for babies under six months since nitrate interferes with the ability of blood to carry oxygen.​​

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• Fluoride, an essential micro-nutrient, but excessive amounts can cause dental problems.

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• Rado​n, a poisonous radioactive element that can also be present in water.

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