As a landlord or commercial property owner, ensuring that tenants, guest, and visitors to your property are safe is an important part of responsible management. It is also critical to avoid lawsuits and liability claims if someone becomes sick or has some type of health complication due to unsafe or poor-quality drinking water.
Testing the water quality is a proactive and low-cost option to having the peace of mind that the water in the building or on the property meets or exceeds the required water standards for your area. It is free from harmful contaminants that may be linked to health issues. Additionally, the top water quality testing companies can also test the water for anything that may be harmful to your plumbing infrastructure, which is a separate but equally important concern.
There are typically several options in water quality testing companies in most major metropolitan areas. Narrowing down your choices means comparing several different factors between the companies.
Tests Recommended
A helpful question to ask any potential companies is the tests they would recommend given your location, your plumbing infrastructure age and type as well as the water quality standards for the region.
The best companies will be able to suggest the tests that are necessary to get a complete picture of water quality, but they won’t recommend unnecessary tests.
Cost
Be cautious about comparing costs between water quality testing companies as this is often based on the quality and types of tests recommended. Usually, by talking to at least three companies, you will have a good idea of what the cost of testing is in your area.
Scheduling and Service
Finally, be sure that the company you are selecting can meet your scheduling needs for water testing. They should also be able to provide water treatment recommendations and service to address any irregularities or potential problems they may find.
