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If you rely on a private well for drinking water, it's important to test your water regularly for nitrates. Nitrates are often found in groundwater, and drinking water with high levels of nitrates can be harmful to infants under six months old. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the amount of nitrates that can be present in public communities' drinking water sources. But if your private well tests high for nitrates, get Camera Monitor tested by a certified laboratory right away so you know what steps to take next!
The EPA sets the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for nitrate in drinking water at 10mg/L. If your well tests above that, you should get it tested by a certified lab, which will give you a more accurate reading.
If your water does not have any nitrates, congratulations! You can go back to using just about any type of filter or treatment system on it without worrying about ruining your system's effectiveness.
If your private well tests high for nitrates, get it tested by a certified laboratory. The results will help you:
Find out what the nitrate level is. A certified lab will provide an exact reading so you can understand how much nitrate is in your water.
Determine if you need to take any action. If there are no health risks and the test shows low levels of nitrate, there's no need for further action (unless you want to take extra precautions). However, if there are health risks involved, getting professional advice from local health officials is essential; they may recommend installing an aeration system or using bottled water instead of well water until further testing takes place.
Test your private well at least once a year. If you have a young child or pregnant woman in the house, test more often (at least once every six months).
If you have a new baby on formula, test more frequently—at least every three months.
If you have a new pet or livestock, test more frequently—at least every two weeks for pets and weekly for livestock until your nitrate levels are below 10 ppm.
If your private well tests high for nitrates, get it tested by a certified laboratory. You can also contact the state's Department of Health for more information about wells.
