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Sample Number:
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04373
Water Test Report
The water from this supply was of good sanitary quality at the time of sampling. If the water came from a properly
located and constructed well, the water is safe for human consumption.
Coliform bacteria was present in your water sample, but E. coil was absent. Absence of E. coli indicates that there
is NOT sewage contamination. Disinfect the entire well system and retest for coliform.
Coliform bacteria was present in your water sample, as was E. coli. The presence of E. coli indicates there IS sewage
contamination. Immediately discontinue using your well water for drinking or cooking. Disinfect the entire well
system and retest for coliform.
The nitrate level found in your sample was m �► '" ° ' as N. The ximum Contaminant Level for nitrate -
g
nitro en is 10.00 mg /L. The level found in your water system is abov elow he action level. The level of nitrate in
your well is abov he County average (2.09 mg/L). Water high in levels of nitrate (above 10 mg/L) should
never be used for preparation of formula for infants under 6 months of age.
manganese anese level of mg/L found in your water is above/below the Secondary Maximum Contaminant
g
Level of 0.05 mg/L. Concentrations above 0.05 mg/L will cause staining and may give food and water a metallic
taste.
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The level of hardness in your water is mg/L as calcium carbonate. Any level over 180 mg/L (or 10.5
grains per gallon) is considered "very hard."
The fluoride level of . mg/L found in your water is above/below the Maximum Contaminant Level of 4.0
mg/L. Municipal water supplies maintain an average fluoride level of 1.2 mg/L.
The chloride level of mg/L found in your water is above/below the Secondary Maximum Contaminant
Level of 250 mg/L.
The iron level of mg/L found in your water is above/below the Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level of
0.3 mg/L and is above/below the state average of 1.3 mg/L. A common water softener will remove up to 2 to 3 mg/L
of soluble iron. If iron is greater than 2 to 3 mg/L, additional treatment may be necessary.
,Iron Bacteria was/was not present in your water sample. Iron bacteria is not harmful but is a nuisance bacteria due to
taste and odor problems. If present, disinfect the well according to the enclosed disinfection sheet.
The lead level of mg/L found in your water is above/below the Maximum Contaminant Level of 0.015 mg /L.
If greater than 0.015 mg/L, additional treatment and/or precautions may be necessary.
The sulfate level of mg/L found in your water is above/below the Secondary Maximum Contaminant
Level of 250 mg /L. Concentrations above this level may impart an unpleasant taste /odor to water. Water with a
sulfate level exceeding 400 mg/L should not be used in the preparation of infant formula.
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