Surface Water Intrusion Package

📊 Service Overview

If you suspect that surface water, agricultural runoff, or septic discharge is infiltrating your well casing, this package provides the crucial data needed. Shallow wells, compromised well seals, and cracked casings are highly susceptible to these types of contaminants.

📋 What We Test For

• Nitrate & Nitrite: Common agricultural fertilizers and byproducts of animal waste that can cause serious health issues, especially in infants.
• Ammonia: An indicator of recent contamination from septic systems or livestock yards.
• Phosphorus: Another key indicator of fertilizer runoff.
• Coliform Bacteria: A broad class of environmental bacteria used as the primary indicator for potential pathogen contamination.

🔍 EPA & MO.Gov Context

The EPA enforces a strict Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 10 mg/L for Nitrates and 1 mg/L for Nitrites due to the risk of 'blue baby syndrome' (methemoglobinemia). The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services strongly recommends annual coliform and nitrate testing for all private drinking water wells, especially those located near agricultural land or septic fields.

🧴 Client Sampling & Drop-Off Guidelines

When you pick up your pre-sterilized collection bottles from our lab drop-off window, we will provide a clear, step-by-step instruction sheet for gathering your water sample. All you need to know right now is that samples must be kept chilled on wet ice or ice packs and delivered back to our lab window within 24 hours of collection to ensure accurate results.