What our free water test covers
We perform secondary water testing on site. We check hardness, pH, iron, and chlorine only – the readings we need in order to recommend and correctly size a water softener, iron filter or pH neutralizer for your home.
We do not perform full panel water testing. Full panel, potability and certified laboratory analysis – bacteria, lead, nitrates, VOCs and the like – has to be carried out by a North Carolina state-certified laboratory. That is not a service we offer, and we are not able to collect samples for it.
The term ‘hard water’ refers to water that contains high amounts of minerals and heavy metals in the form of ions. Common contents include zinc, lead, copper, magnesium, iron and calcium, which can’t be seen easily by the naked eye, but we can see spotted glasses and white-encrusted faucets. What effect can hard water have on your health?
Well, the truth is it can either have a good effect or a bad effect. The taste might be unpleasant, but because it contains magnesium and calcium, it may benefit your health. Both magnesium and calcium are essential minerals for your body. Magnesium helps prevent diabetes mellitus and cardiac arrhythmia, among other conditions, and calcium makes bones strong and helps prevent osteoporosis, coronary heart disease, obesity, stroke and hypertension.
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That said, however, drinking hard water can have very adverse effects on your body because it contains other minerals that have no health benefits at all. Minerals like zinc, lead and iron can cause irritation, acne, rosacea, skin inflammation and enlarged pores when coming into contact with sensitive skin. They act as free radicals that destroy healthy skin cells, and over time, they can compromise your skin’s inherent protective abilities.
The solution to hard water is to have a softening or water conditioning system installed by a professional plumber.
At Ultimate Plumbing, we specialize in commercial & residential repair and construction, drain cleaning, and plumbing remodels. We’re fully licensed and 100% trustworthy – our work speaks for itself. We’re available 24/7 – call us today for more information!
