Water Testing & Filtration
We offer water testing and a variety of water filtration systems to remove undesirable, unhealthy, and unsafe minerals and contaminants from your water.
Arsenic, radon, extremely high acidity and iron are common problems in New Hampshire drinkingwater. The only way to be safe is to be sure. Have your watertested yearly. We test the water at your home or with a State of New Hampshire certified lab to identify the contaminants and mineral problems of your particular water source.
The lab results from your water test will guide us to one of several filtration systems. All of our systems are custom made for each home, ensuring the perfect fix.
Concerned about arsenic in your water?
Read more, from the Union Leader July 9, 2010
Common Water Problems
Bad taste or odor? Stains in sinks and toilets? Wondering about arsenic?
Low water pressure?
A glass of water looks so clear and pure. But often, it's hiding certain contaminants and minerals that affect its taste, odor, health value, or can be corrosive to your home's plumbing and heating systems.
The Benefits of Water Filtration
• Healthy, clean, and fresh tasting water from every faucet • No stains in pet bowls, toilets, and sinks • Lower cost to maintain your home • Stop corrosion of plumbing and heating systems • Children don't have exposure to contaminants • Affordable and easy to maintain • No longer the taste and smell of chlorine • Increases the value of your home
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Hardness
According to the U.S. Geologic Survey, 85 percent of the United States has hard water. Hard water is caused by excessive levels of calcium and magnesium. Earlier generations coined the phrase "hard water" because it made cleaning difficult. While hard water is not unhealthy, it does cause other problems. Clothes and dishes become harder to clean. The scale buildup from hardness can reduce the efficiency of a water heater by up to 29 percent, will clog pipes, and decrease the life of toilet flushing units and water faucets.
Iron and Manganese
Naturally occurring in New Hampshire's geology, these minerals dissolve into groundwater as acidic rain percolates through soil and rock. Iron and manganese are the culprits for stains on laundry and fixtures, a metallic taste, clogging of pipes, and an oily appearance to your water. While these minerals are not considered health risks by the EPA, they can make your water unappealing to drink and frustrating to use for cleaning.
Total Coliform and E-coli bacteria
When present in water, the organisms in the total coliform group may or may not carry disease. A total coliform test should assess all water facilities and their operation to determine how these organisms entered the water. E-coli are a specific species of coliform that originates only in the intestines of animals and humans. The presence of e-coli suggests human or animal waste is entering the water system.
Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen
A component in fertilizer, nitrate and nitrite are also found in sewage from humans and animals. While not very common in New Hampshire wells, excessive levels have been known to cause serious illness and death in children less than 6 months of age.
Sodium and Chloride
Known as "salt," these elements generally contaminate water supplies when road salt enters the water supply.
Did you know?
The National Cancer Institute has found the majority of radon-related cancer deaths occur among smokers.
For more information, visit http://cis.nci.nih.gov or http://www.epa.gov/radon/
pH
Alkalinity and acidity are measured through pH. A low pH is acidic and corrosive to household plumbing. When water is acidic, it can cause dissolved copper and lead to appear and create leaks and other plumbing problems. Look for blue/green staining in sinks, toilets, and tubs.
Lead and Copper
Found in water with low pH, lead and copper rarely occur naturally and are introduced to water supplies when acidic water is present.
Radioactivity
Bedrock in New Hampshire contains naturally occurring radioactivity in the forms of Radon, Radium 226, Radium 228, and Uranium. Radon is a gas that results from uranium.
Arsenic
Exposure to arsenic in drinking water is of particular concern in New Hampshire and other areas of New England, where soils and water in many regions naturally contain levels of arsenic that are substantially higher than those found in other areas of the United States. Arsenic has been classified by the EPA as a cancer-causing agent.
Radon
Radon is a radioactive gas released from the normal decay of uranium in rocks and soil. It is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that seeps up through the ground and diffuses into the air. In a few areas, depending on local geology, radon dissolved into ground water can be released into the air when water is used. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Fluoride
Tasteless, colorless, and odorless, fluoride occurs naturally in New Hampshire bedrock. In small doses, fluoride is helpful for preventing tooth decay. In large doses, fluoride can stain teeth and cause bone problems such as arthritis.
MtBE
The presence of MtBE indicates that gasoline contamination has entered the well. High levels of MtBE can cause stomach irritation, liver and kidney damage, and affect the nervous system.
Sulfide
A rotten egg smell indicates the presence of sulfide, which is not a health risk but makes drinking water and showering unpleasant. It is often difficult to measure the levels of sulfide through lab tests.
Filtration Systems
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Ultraviolet Light Disinfection
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Taste & Odor The odor of rotten eggs quickly takes the pleasure from drinking a cool glass of water or enjoying a hot shower. This foul odor comes from hydrogen sulfide, which is a gas dissolved in your water... Read More (Print-Friendly PDF) |
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Whole House Arsenic Colorless. Tasteless. Odorless. Dangerous. Arsenic occurs naturally in New Hampshire bedrock and comes in direct contact with household water underground. In fact, arsenic is ... Read More (Print-Friendly PDF) |
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Heavy Sediment Troublesome bits of grit plugging the screens in the faucet. Settling in the tub. Accumulating in the toilet tank. Blocking the hoses to the washing machine and dishwasher ... Read More (Print-Friendly PDF)
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Reverse Osmosis If you want the best drinking water possible right from the tap, nothing compares to the ultra pure water from a reverse osmosis system. It's the way to have complete peace of mind that your water ... Read More (Print-Friendly PDF) |
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Water Softener Yellowish stains on the sinks and toilets. Stubborn film in the shower. Flaky buildup in pots and pans. Soap and shampoo that won’t lather. The culprits: the staining minerals manganese and iron, and calcium. In excessive amounts, calcium... Read More (Print-Friendly PDF) |
Use and Care Manuals
Documents for troubleshooting and maintenance.
Taste & Odor Filtration System
Reverse Osmosis Drink Water System
Whole House Arsenic Removal System
What our customers say:
"Fast and professional service....above and beyond my expectations. They were prompt, pleasant and they cleaned up after themselves. Before: My water had a sulfur smell, it left brown stains in my toilets and showers and my "whites" were never that bright.... Even my ice was cloudy. Now: I didn't know my ice could taste so good and look so pretty No more smell or discoloration. No more brown rings in my toilets and our hot tub water is beautiful! Thanks Contoocook Artesian Well Co and Mike for making water look and smell like you said it should!" Kirstin Kochanek, Henniker, NH
“We are so thrilled with our new water filtration system. We noticed the difference in the water immediately. Our water had always had a bit of a sulphur smell -- so much so that I always bought water to drink and to make coffee with – and it left an orange residue in the toilets and shower. As soon as the filtration system was installed, the smell disappeared and our toilets and shower now look bright and clean!” N. Wilson, Henniker, NH
"Just wanted to tell you that I can finally get my family to drink the water from the faucet! Yeah! They will actually put a cup to the faucet, fill it and DRINK IT! imagine…no more water bottles…not more water machine! Making my “carbon footprint” smaller…one project at a time! Thanks Contoocook Well Co!" K. Kochanek, Henniker, NH
