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| Well Water Quality |
| Poor well-water quality can be a health concern and/or can damage plumbing components. The only way to know the water condition is to test. The common standard water test includes Bacteria and twelve Physical/Chemical traits. There are also several specialty tests available for different situations. Among them are Volatile Organic Chemicals, Pesticides, Arsenic, Fluoride, etc. Any existing conditions are correctable using a variety of conditioning systems. |
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| Well Functional Flow Test |
| This test reports the functional flow performance of the well system during a one-hour test in overall gallons/minute and pressure (lbs.). It is reflective of the well condition, and it may suggest further investigation by a specialist. It is not a yield test or recovery test. |
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| Septic Systems |
| Proper septic system analysis is important. A septic system in some degree of failure can be expensive to rectify. The best method of accurately inspecting a system is to arrange for a septic company to both pump and inspect, simultaneously. Other methods can be either partially or completely inaccurate. |
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“For your piece of mind
you may want specific tests
performed before you buy
your new building or home” |
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| Mold |
Mold, to those of you who are sensitive to it or those susceptible to illness as a result of exposure, can be a serious issue. Although a home inspection is not a mold inspection, it may indicate any visual mold-like evidence and/or any conditions that may be conducive to mold. However, if mold is a concern to you, a mold assessment/test should be conducted by a mold specialist. |
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| Lead in Paint or Water |
| The potential health problems occurring from lead in paint can be serious. As of 1978, paint is produced at safe levels. Any home built before 1978 is a potential lead-in-paint concern. If lead in paint is a concern to you, testing is advised. |
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| Underground Storage Tanks
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| Fuel oil UST’s are usually a source of concern. Knowing if a tank is secure, or has leaked or will leak, is the issue. The only way to know the condition of a tank is to test it. To prevent future UST leaking and soil contamination, tanks are commonly removed and replaced with an above-ground storage tank. |
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