Water Quality Testing from Industry Experts Near Eureka, IL and the Surrounding Areas

Travco Plumbing, Inc. tests for: 

TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) – This is everything in your water that you may or may not be able to see. 
 
ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential) – The amount of free O2 in water or lack thereof [we want there to be oxygen]. 
 
Hardness – The amount of minerals contained in water (calcium, magnesium, limestone, etc.) 

• These minerals get deposited on surfaces and in appliances, which can cause damage to them. 
• They also can build-up in plumbing lines, which can again cause costly repairs. 

  
pH – Is an indicator of Acidity, Alkalinity, or Basicity. 
 
Alkalinity – A measurement of the water’s capacity to neutralize acid. 
 
Iron – Mainly present in water in two forms: soluble ferrous iron or insoluble ferric iron. 

• Water containing ferrous iron is clear and colorless because the iron is completely dissolved. 
• Water containing Ferric iron is reddish brown and sometimes sediment can be felt. 
• Water with ferrous iron can become water with ferric iron when it is exposed to air (in the pressure tank or atmosphere). 

 
Iron Bacteria – A naturally occurring organism that uses iron to survive while producing a reddish-brown or yellowish mucus and often an offensive odor. 

• This smelly biofilm can cause staining and clogs within your plumbing. 

 
Chlorides – are components of Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Sulfate, Chlorine. 

• Low to moderate concentrations are ok for consumption. 

 
Nitrates/Nitrites – Nitrates and nitrites are nitrogen-oxygen chemical compounds. 

• They can combine with a variety of organic and inorganic elements. 
• Once ingested, nitrates are converted into nitrites. 
• The greatest use of nitrates is as a fertilizer. 

 
Manganese – Organic minerals that causes black stains on clothes and a black slimy film in toilet tank. 
 
Tannins – Natural organics produced by vegetation. 

• Tannins produce a brown color in water. 
• They will also react with iron to form a black residue. 
• Organic iron and tannins are more frequently found in shallow wells, or wells under the influence of surface water. 

 
Copper – This test shows if copper is in water from pipes (water-eating pipes).