| Frequently
Asked Questions? |
| |
| Can
I test for everything? |
| | Yes,
but there are hundreds of water tests and it would cost thousands of dollars.
Coliform bacteria, nitrate, arsenic, and lead tests cover most common health issues
in drinking water. Iron is a nuisance, not usually a health issue, and is often
found in well water. |
| How
much does it cost for a water test? |
| | Call
AddyLab for current fee information (360) 750-0055. |
| How
long does water testing take? |
| The
turn around time for coliform bacteria test is one day. Nitrates and fluoride
are tested once a week. Other tests, like the arsenic and lead, may require 8-10
working days. Extra costs may be paid to rush samples to 4-6 days. |
| How
do I know if the water from my well is safe to drink? |
| Only
by laboratory testing for bacteria or chemicals can you assure your water is safe.
If coliform bacteria are present, dangerous bacteria and viruses may be in your
drinking water. In the Pacific Northwest another concern is the naturally occurring
contaminate arsenic. The only way to determine if you have a safe level of arsenic,
or any arsenic at all, is to test your water. |
| What
causes rotten-egg smell from my well water? |
| | Hydrogen
sulfide, the rotten-egg smell, may be caused by sulfate-reducing bacteria, water
heaters, natural sources or contamination. |
| Where
are you located? |
| | 2517
East Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver (Click here for Directions
/ Map) |
| Do
you have other places I can pick up bottles? |
| | Yes.
You can pick up bottles at these locations:
• Woodland Hi-School Pharmacy (return samples Monday - Wednesday).
Sample pickup will be Tuesday through Thursday. • Battle
Ground Ace Hardware (return only on Sunday - Wednesday).
Pickup
will be Monday through Thursday. • New
Drop Off Location: |
| Haase
Watch & Clock Repair
1220 Ocean Beach Highway
Longview, WA
360-414-0336
Pick up will be at 10 AM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday |
| How
can I pay for my testing? |
| | Cash,
check, credit, and debit cards are accepted at AddyLab.
At
the Battle Ground Ace Hardware and Woodland Hi-School Pharmacy payment is by cash
and checks only. Cash
payments only please at Haase Watch & Clock Repair. |
| I
tested my water before - Do I need to test it again? |
| | EPA
recommends testing your well for bacteria and nitrate annually. For other tests,
consult with the AddyLab staff. |
| What
tests are required for WAVE permit in Clark County? |
| -Coliform
Bacteria
-Nitrate
-Arsenic
You obtain the bottles from us. We send a
report to you and you provide the report to the county. |
| What
do I do if I find coliform bacteria in my well? |
| | Click
here
for our Recommended Procedure for Disinfection of Contaminated Wells. |
