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Prepared for:
John Doe
Location Name:
Cozy Cottage
Sample Description:
Old well with treatment system in cozy cottage in the woods
Analyzed Package:
Homeowner Treatment System Testing Kit
Address of sample:
123 Unknown Rd. Cozywood ON PST NUM
Result Date: 05-11-2022
Report Date: 11-11-2023

SUMMARY OF RESULTS

Bacteriological Results:

Your untreated water contains Total Coliform bacteria.

Health Related Parameter Results:

Your water contained elevated concentrations of Lead.

Your CWQI result for health parameters in your raw, untreated, water is Marginal

Marginal

52

Fluoride
Nitrate (as N)
Nitrite (as N)
Escherichia coli
Total Coliform
Free Cyanide
Aluminum
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Boron
Cadmium
Chromium
Copper
Lead
Manganese
Mercury
Selenium
Strontium
Uranium
Zinc

Your untreated water contained elevated concentrations of Total Coliform.

Your CWQI result for health parameters in your raw, untreated, water is Poor

Poor

66

Fluoride
Nitrate (as N)
Nitrite (as N)
Escherichia coli
Total Coliform
Free Cyanide
Aluminum
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Boron
Cadmium
Chromium
Copper
Lead
Manganese
Mercury
Selenium
Strontium
Uranium
Zinc

Aesthetic and Operational Parameters:

Your water contained elevated concentrations of True Colour, Total Hardness (as CaCO3), Total Dissolved Solids.

Your CWQI result for aesthetic and operational parameters in your raw, untreated, water is Fair

Fair

78

Chloride
Sulphate
True Colour
Dissolved Organic Carbon
Copper
Iron
Manganese
Sodium
Zinc
pH
Total Hardness (as CaCO3)
Total Dissolved Solids

Your water contained elevated concentrations of True Colour, Sodium, Total Hardness (as CaCO3), Total Dissolved Solids.

Your CWQI result for aesthetic and operational parameters in your raw, untreated, water is Poor

Poor

41

Chloride
Sulphate
True Colour
Dissolved Organic Carbon
Copper
Iron
Manganese
Sodium
Zinc
pH
Total Hardness (as CaCO3)
Total Dissolved Solids

Recommendations:

  1. It is recommended that a water treatment expert review this report card.
  2. If you have outstanding questions or concerns, you can schedule an appointment to discuss results with a My Water Quality specialist (licensed hydrogeologist) using the link below

RESULTS: HEALTH RELATED PARAMETERS

Maximum Acceptable Concentration [MAC objective] is established for parameters which when present above a certain concentration, have known or suspected adverse health effects.

 
Parameter Unit MAC Objective Your Result (Treated) Your Result (RAW)
Fluoride mg/L 1.5 <0.05 <0.05
Nitrate (as N) mg/L 10 3.93 3.98
Nitrite (as N) mg/L 1 <0.05 <0.05
Escherichia coli CFU/100mL 0 0 0
Total Coliform CFU/100mL 0 0 29
Free Cyanide mg/L 0.2 0.001 0.002
Aluminum ug/L 2.9 2 2
Antimony ug/L 0.006 <0.5 <0.5
Arsenic ug/L 0.01 <1 <1
Barium ug/L 1 <1 144
Boron ug/L 5 23 24
Cadmium ug/L 0.005 <0.1 <0.1
Chromium ug/L 0.05 4 4
Copper mg/L 2 26 13
Lead ug/L 0.005 105 0.1
Manganese mg/L 0.12 <1 <1
Mercury ug/L 0.001 <0.1 <0.1
Selenium ug/L 0.01 <0.2 0.5
Strontium ug/L 7 <1 240
Uranium ug/L 0.02 <1 <1
Zinc mg/L 3 5 9

HEALTH RELATED PARAMETERS OF CONCERN

Parameter Description Health Effects
Lead Lead is a naturally occurring element. However, naturally occurring lead is rarely found dissolved in drinking water sources. The main source of lead in drinking water is through corrosion of plumbing materials with lead or brass components, such as in some pipes, solder, faucets, fittings, and older galvanized well liners. Health basis of MAC: Reduced intelligence in children measured as decreases in IQ is the most sensitive and well established health effect of lead exposure. There is no known safe exposure level to lead. Other: Possible effects include behavioral effects in children. Reduced cognition, increased blood pressure, and renal dysfunction in adults are also possible. Classified as probably carcinogenic to humans

HEALTH RELATED PARAMETERS OF CONCERN

Lead
Description
Lead is a naturally occurring element. However, naturally occurring lead is rarely found dissolved in drinking water sources. The main source of lead in drinking water is through corrosion of plumbing materials with lead or brass components, such as in some pipes, solder, faucets, fittings, and older galvanized well liners.
Health Effects
Health basis of MAC: Reduced intelligence in children measured as decreases in IQ is the most sensitive and well established health effect of lead exposure. There is no known safe exposure level to lead. Other: Possible effects include behavioral effects in children. Reduced cognition, increased blood pressure, and renal dysfunction in adults are also possible. Classified as probably carcinogenic to humans

RESULTS: AESTHETIC AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS

Aesthetic Objective (AO) AOs are established for parameters that may impair the taste, odour or colour of water or which may interfere with good water quality control practices. For certain parameters, both aesthetic objectives and health-related MACs have been derived.

Operational Guidelines (OG) OGs are established for parameters that, if not controlled, may negatively affect the efficient and effective treatment, disinfection and distribution of the water.

 
Parameter Unit AO/OG Objective Your Result (Treated) Your Result (RAW)
Chloride mg/L 250 161 163
Sulphate mg/L 500 14.4 14.7
True Colour TCU 5 5.1 6.9
Dissolved Organic Carbon mg/L 5 2.7 2.9
Copper mg/L 1 26 13
Iron mg/L 0.3 33 100
Manganese mg/L 0.02 <1 <1
Sodium mg/L 200 239.0 75.4
Zinc mg/L 5 5 9
pH pH 6.5 - 8.5 7.61 7.48
Total Hardness (as CaCO3) mg/L 80 - 100 0.9 334
Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 500 640 750

AESTHETIC AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS OF CONCERN

Parameter Description Treatment Options
True Colour The aesthetic objective for colour in drinking water is 5 TCU (True Colour Units). Water can have a faint yellow/brown colour which is often caused by organic materials created by the decay of vegetation. Sometimes colour may be contributed to by iron and manganese compounds produced by processes occurring in natural sediments or in aquifers. The presence of organic materials is the main cause of disinfection by-products when water is treated with chlorine. Water Softener
Sodium Sodium is a common element in the natural environment and is often found in food and drinking water. In drinking water, sodium can occur naturally or be the result of road salt application, water treatment chemicals or ion-exchange water-softening units. At concentrations greater than 200 mg/L the water will have a strong salty taste. Distillation, Reverse Osmosis
Total Hardness (as CaCO3) The operational guideline for hardness in drinking water is set at between 80 and 100 mg/L as calcium carbonate. Hardness is caused by dissolved calcium and magnesium, and is expressed as the equivalent quantity of calcium carbonate. On heating, hard water has a tendency to form scale deposits and can form excessive scum with regular soaps. However, certain detergents are largely unaffected by hardness. Conversely, soft water may result in accelerated corrosion of water pipes. Hardness levels between 80 and 100 mg/L as calcium carbonate (CaCO3) are considered to provide an acceptable balance between corrosion and incrustation. Water supplies with a hardness greater than 200 mg/L are considered poor but tolerable. Hardness in excess of 500 mg/L in drinking water is unacceptable for most domestic purposes. Water Softener, Distillation
Total Dissolved Solids Naturally occurring; sewage, urban and agricultural runoff, industrial wastewater. TDS above a concentration of 500 mg/L can effect taste and result in excessive scaling in water pipes, water heaters, boilers and appliances. Reverse Osmosis

AESTHETIC AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS OF CONCERN

True Colour
Description
The aesthetic objective for colour in drinking water is 5 TCU (True Colour Units). Water can have a faint yellow/brown colour which is often caused by organic materials created by the decay of vegetation. Sometimes colour may be contributed to by iron and manganese compounds produced by processes occurring in natural sediments or in aquifers. The presence of organic materials is the main cause of disinfection by-products when water is treated with chlorine.
Treatment Options
Water Softener
Sodium
Description
Sodium is a common element in the natural environment and is often found in food and drinking water. In drinking water, sodium can occur naturally or be the result of road salt application, water treatment chemicals or ion-exchange water-softening units. At concentrations greater than 200 mg/L the water will have a strong salty taste.
Treatment Options
Distillation, Reverse Osmosis
Total Hardness (as CaCO3)
Description
The operational guideline for hardness in drinking water is set at between 80 and 100 mg/L as calcium carbonate. Hardness is caused by dissolved calcium and magnesium, and is expressed as the equivalent quantity of calcium carbonate. On heating, hard water has a tendency to form scale deposits and can form excessive scum with regular soaps. However, certain detergents are largely unaffected by hardness. Conversely, soft water may result in accelerated corrosion of water pipes. Hardness levels between 80 and 100 mg/L as calcium carbonate (CaCO3) are considered to provide an acceptable balance between corrosion and incrustation. Water supplies with a hardness greater than 200 mg/L are considered poor but tolerable. Hardness in excess of 500 mg/L in drinking water is unacceptable for most domestic purposes.
Treatment Options
Water Softener, Distillation
Total Dissolved Solids
Description
Naturally occurring; sewage, urban and agricultural runoff, industrial wastewater. TDS above a concentration of 500 mg/L can effect taste and result in excessive scaling in water pipes, water heaters, boilers and appliances.
Treatment Options
Reverse Osmosis

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