Serving York Region for More Than 35 Years
Commercial and Residential Water Quality Testing in Aurora & the York Region
Hometech Environmental Ltd provides dependable water quality testing in Aurora and the York Region. Numerous diseases can spread through water, and consuming contaminated water can severely affect your health. By providing reliable and accurate testing, we can help you detect impurities in your water and install solutions to get rid of them to protect the health of your family, employees or clients. Book our water quality testing team in the York region to visit your residential or commercial property and get your city water or well water tested.
Why Regular Water Quality Testing is Essential
Regular water quality testing is crucial for safeguarding health and well-being. Harmful contaminants may still find their way into your water supply, whether well water or municipal sources. Conducting routine testing helps to:
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Detect harmful bacteria, chemicals, and other contaminants.
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Prevent long-term health risks like gastrointestinal illnesses, skin conditions, and even more severe diseases caused by exposure to toxins.
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Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations for businesses.
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Provide peace of mind knowing your water is safe for consumption and everyday use.
By scheduling regular water quality testing in the York Region, you ensure your home and business are protected against potential water-related risks.
Common Contaminants in Water Supplies
Water from both municipal and well sources can contain harmful contaminants, such as:
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Bacteria and viruses: Including E. coli, Giardia, and other pathogens.
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Heavy metals: Lead, mercury, and arsenic, which can be toxic over time.
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Nitrates/nitrites: Common in agricultural areas, posing infant health risks.
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Chemicals and pesticides: Industrial and agricultural runoff can introduce harmful chemicals.
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Chlorine/fluoride: While added for municipal treatment, excessive levels can have adverse effects.
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These contaminants can be found in both commercial and residential water supply. It is preferable to have regular water quality testing in the York Region.
How Often Should You Test Your Water?
The frequency of water testing depends on the water source and location. For well water, it's recommended to test at least once a year, particularly for bacteria and nitrates. However, more frequent testing may be necessary to monitor potential contaminant risks if you're located near agricultural or industrial areas. Municipal water sources should also be tested regularly if you notice changes in taste, colour, or smell or if plumbing repairs exist. Hometech Environmental Ltd advises annual water quality testing in Aurora and the York Region to ensure your water remains safe year-round.
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For more details on testing well water, visit Health Canada’s guidelines.
Water Quality Testing in Aurora
Water quality testing is a procedure to determine the condition of water received from a city source or a well. Testing ensures that the water is fit for consumption and contains no properties, elements, or attributes that could adversely affect your health and well-being. The tested parameters include temperature, pH, turbidity, salinity, nitrates, and phosphates, among other things.
Our Solutions to Improve Water Quality
Hometech Environmental Ltd offers water treatment solutions to improve daily water quality. These solutions include:
Water softeners:
Water softeners can remove the ions present in water that cause it to become hard, mainly calcium and magnesium ions. Depending on several factors, such as the plumbing system of your residential or commercial property, we can install a water softener connected directly to your water supply.
RO (reverse osmosis) systems:
Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems use semipermeable sheets to filter out contaminants and produce clean, safe, and fit water for drinking purposes.
Filters:
Filters, or water filtration systems, are available in various models that follow a targeted approach and remove specific contaminants in water. These could be dust and dirt, bacteria, odour, etc.
Ultraviolet light systems:
These systems emit Ultraviolet (UV) Light of a particular wavelength. These lights then disrupt the DNA of microorganisms present in water, thus making it clean.
