Did You Know?
Did you know that the NJ DEP will pay for the water treatment system to be installed to reduce the PFAS in your well water?
Here is what you have to do to get this ball rolling
1. Obtain a well test by a DEP certified Laboratory.
2. If you water results are greater than the NJ DEP CSRR financial Relief Critia, then you qualify for funding!
3. You must include a signed and notarized Spill Fund damage Claim Form, proof of property ownership, your well sample results and 3 bids to install, maintain, and monitor the POET (Point Of Entry Treatment) system.
The DEP may also reimburse your testing fee, as well as the fee to have your system monitored by a professional water treatment company.
What’s in Your Water?
At Patterson’s Water Testing Services, we believe learning about water shouldn’t feel like homework. So here’s a quick, friendly guide to the common troublemakers we test for — and the heroes that kick them out of your water
See Below
🚰 Total Coliform Bacteria & E. Coli
The Villain: Tiny germs that sneak in from soil, septic systems, or animal waste.
The Problem: While coliform is a warning flag, E. coli is the real health hazard.
The Hero: A UV disinfection light or chlorination system wipes them out, making your water safe to drink again.
🌾 Nitrates
The Villain: Fertilizers, manure, or septic leaks seeping into groundwater.
The Problem: Especially dangerous for babies (“blue baby syndrome”).
The Hero: A reverse osmosis system or specialized nitrate filter clears them out.
⚖️ pH (Too Acidic or Too Basic)
The Villain: Nature itself — rain, soil, and rock can make water too sour or too bitter.
The Problem: Acidic water eats away at pipes and fixtures.
The Hero: An acid neutralizer tank balances the pH back to “just right.”
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🌊 Turbidity (Cloudy Water)
The Villain: Dirt, sand, and silt stirred up in your well or pipes.
The Problem: Makes water look dirty and can hide other contaminants.
The Hero: A sediment or turbidity filter clears things up crystal clean.
🧪 PFAS (“Forever Chemicals”)
The Villain: Man-made chemicals used in non-stick pans, packaging, and firefighting foam.
The Problem: They don’t break down — and can affect health over time.
The Hero: Carbon filters or reverse osmosis systems kick PFAS out of your water.
🟠 Iron
The Villain: Natural deposits underground.
The Problem: Orange stains on sinks, toilets, and laundry (hello, rusty shirt!).
The Hero: An iron filter or water softener saves your plumbing and your clothes.
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⚫ Manganese
The Villain: A close cousin to iron found in rocks and soils.
The Problem: Black stains, bitter taste, and sometimes “slimy” water.
The Hero: Manganese filters or softeners polish your water back to fresh.
🧂 Sodium
The Villain: Salt from road runoff, water softeners, or natural sources.
The Problem: Too much sodium in drinking water can be a health concern.
The Hero: Reverse osmosis at the kitchen sink removes the salt or change your salt in your water softener to K-Life potassium chloride (the salt-free salt)
🧯 Arsenic
The Villain: Found naturally in bedrock.
The Problem: A known carcinogen — you don’t want this in your glass.
The Hero: Specialized arsenic filters or reverse osmosis eliminate it.
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🌡️ Mercury
The Villain: Industrial pollution or old equipment breaking down.
The Problem: Mercury can affect the brain and nervous system.
The Hero: Carbon filters or RO systems capture it before it reaches your tap.
🔩 Lead
The Villain: Old pipes and plumbing fixtures.
The Problem: Especially harmful to children’s brains and development.
The Hero: Point-of-use RO systems or whole-home lead filters protect your family.
🛢️ VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
The Villain: Gasoline, paint thinners, and household chemicals that seep into groundwater.
The Problem: Smelly water and potential health risks.
The Hero: Granular carbon filters absorb and remove VOCs.
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☢️ Gross Alpha & Uranium
The Villain: Radioactive minerals from underground rock.
The Problem: Long-term exposure increases cancer risk.
The Hero: Reverse osmosis or anion exchange filters safely reduce radiation levels.