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Water testing, Well Water Testing and Water Filter Information, are all services offered by AquaMD. Our Laboratory Water testing services and our Diagnostic Water Testing services will tell you if your water is contaminated. If it is, we also recommend water filters to remove the contamination.

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Commonly Asked Questions

1) Can I tell the quality of my water by
     the way it looks, tastes or smells?

2) How am I exposed to bad quality
     water?

3) How does my body absorb
     contaminants found in my
     water?

 

4) Should I worry about water quality? I only drink filtered water. Is my filtered
    water safe?

5) Should I worry about water quality? I only drink bottled water. Is my bottled
    water safe?

6) What types of contaminants can affect my water quality?

7) How do I find out the quality of my water?

8) How much does water quality testing cost?

9) Why should I use AquaMD to test the quality of my water?

10) Do I really need to use your Diagnostic Service? Can't I check my water quality
      on my own?

11) When should I have a water quality test done?

12) I get my water from a private well, do I have to worry about water quality?

13) What can I do if my water quality test comes back contaminated?

 

Can I tell the quality of my water by the way it looks, tastes, or smells?

Answer: Only in very extreme conditions! Typically your water can be contaminated with harmful pollutants, but looks, tastes and smells perfectly fine. Why? Because dangerous levels of contaminants are measured in parts per million and billion, these levels just cannot be detected by the human senses of taste, smell and sight. Only sophisticated water testing equipment can determine the quality of your water.

How am I exposed bad quality water?

Answer: You can be exposed to toxins in your water when:

1. Drinking
2. Showering
3. Bathing
4. Using food/ beverage containers and utensils washed in contaminated water

5. Washing your hands
6. Washing laundry
7. Cleaning food and beverage utensils
8. Cooking
9. Etc.

How does my body absorb contaminants found in my water?

Answer: Your body absorbs toxins in your water:

1. When you drink contaminated water and, it is directly ingested into your system.
2. When you shower in contaminated water and toxins are inhaled from the steam
    vapor or absorbed by your skin.
3. When you wash your hands, bathe, washing laundry, or wash eating and
    drinking utensils, contaminants can be absorbed thru your skin.
4. When you eat or drink from containers and utensils washed in contaminated
    water, the residue of those contaminants can be ingested directly into your
    system.
5. Etc.

Should I worry about water quality? I drink only filtered water. If my filtered water safe?

Answer: Here is something the filter industry doesn't want you to know. No water filter exists that removes every contaminant. Your filter is better at removing certain contaminants and worse at removing others. And many filters are only good at improving the taste and smell of your water.

The first thing you need to do is have your water quality tested to find out what contaminants are found in your water. Once you know what's in your water, you can purchase the appropriate water filter to remove the contaminants in your water.

Remember you are still using unfiltered water to:

1. Shower
2. Bathe
3. Wash your hands
4. Wash laundry
5. Clean food and beverage utensils
6. Cook
7. Etc.

Should I worry about water quality? I only drink bottled water. Is my bottled water safe?

Answer: Your bottled water may or may not be safe. Many studies have found that some bottled waters are contaminated and are no safer than tap water.

Keep in mind that, bottled water companies are governed by the FDA and not the EPA. The FDA's water quality standards are typically even weaker than the EPA's standards.

What types of contaminants can affect my water quality?

Answer: Click here to view a list of contaminants affecting water quality in the U.S. water supplies.

How do I find out the quality of my water?

Answer: Begin by using AquaMD's Water Quality Diagnostic Service. Click Here to learn more about this service.

How much does water quality testing cost?

Answer: Water quality testing can be very expensive. If you have to test for "everything" yourself, it can easily cost you over a thousand dollars. That's why we recommend that you use our powerful, but inexpensive Diagnostic Services.... To Learn More Click Here.

Why should I use AquaMD to test the quality of my water?

Answer:

1. We are the recognized leader in tap water quality testing and treatment.
2. Our staff has authored numerous articles on water quality issues.     
3. Leading doctors recommend our services.
4. Our lab tests are guaranteed accurate.

5. We provide easy to understand results and water treatment recommendations.
6. We provide water treatment recommendations that are right for your unique     situation.
7. Our lab testing services are typically 20-50% below the prices of other labs.
8. Our powerful Diagnostic service can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars
    in water testing costs.
9. Call us today at 7-866-278-2634 (toll free) to learn more.

Do I really need to use your Diagnostic Service? Can't I check my water quality
on my own?

Answer: Unfortunately no. You are likely unable to do all of the following on your own, or in a cost effective manner:

a. Reviewing and understanding your water company lab results on your water
    supply.

b. Combing thru the lab results for hidden data.

c. Requesting results for specific unreported toxins that may be in your water.

d. Identifying chemicals water companies add to your water in their so called
    "treatment process" that can be harmful to your health.

e. Accounting for contaminants your water absorbs as it passes thru water pipes
    on its way to your home.

f. Researching what ailments the toxins in your water are linked to.

g. Pointing out if your are more susceptible to toxins in your water because of
    your age, gender, current medical history, or family health history.

h. Finding the specific water filter you need to cost effectively remove the toxins
    found in your water (no filter exists that removes every toxin).

When should I have a water quality test done?

Answer: Whether you are on a city water system or on a private well you should examine your water quality once per year.

I get my water from a private well, do I have to worry about water quality?

Answer: Yes. If you are served by a private well, you are solely responsible for your water
quality. All reputable local and state health departments, as well as the EPA and the CDC, recommend testing your well water at least once a year.

What can I do if my water quality test comes back contaminated?

Answer: An AquaMD representative can recommend an appropriate water treatment system to remove the contaminants found in your water and improve your water quality.

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