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Prepared for: John Doe Location name: Cozy Cottage Location 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
Prepared for:
John Doe
Location name:
Cozy Cottage
Location 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

SUMMARY OF RESULTS

Bacteriological Quality:

Your water did not contain any coliform including E. coli.

Health Quality:

Your water contained elevated concentrations of Lead. Concentrations for Lead exceeded the recommended limit of 0.005 mg/L (reported concentration was 0.105 mg/L)

Your CWQI result for health parameters is Marginal. Marginal indicates that caution must be taken to protect human health and sufficient water treatment should be conducted to raise the water quality to acceptable levels, prior to drinking. It is recommended that a water treatment specialist reviews this report card.

Aesthetic and Operational Parameters:

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

Your CWQI result for aesthetic and operational parameters is Poor. Poor indicates that the water will have an undesirable taste and/ or smell.In addition, the water may negatively affect the efficiency and effectiveness of the treatment, disinfection, and distribution of the water. It is recommended that a water treatment specialist reviews this report card.


Recommendations:
  1. It is recommended that a water treatment specialist 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.

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A: 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.

Health Related Water Quality Results
RAW
TREATED
RAW
TREATED
 
Parameter Unit MAC Objective Your Result (RAW) Your Result (Treated)
Aluminum mg/L 2.9 0.002 0.002
Antimony mg/L 0.006 Not detected Not detected
Arsenic mg/L 0.01 Not detected Not detected
Barium mg/L 1 0.144 Not detected
Boron mg/L 5 0.024 0.023
Cadmium mg/L 0.005 Not detected Not detected
Chromium mg/L 0.05 0.004 0.004
Copper mg/L 2 0.013 0.026
Escherichia coli CFU/100mL N/A Not detected Not detected
Fluoride mg/L 1.5 Not detected Not detected
Free Cyanide mg/L 0.2 0.002 0.001
Lead mg/L 0.005 0.0001 0.105
Manganese mg/L 0.12 Not detected Not detected
Mercury mg/L 0.001 Not detected Not detected
Nitrate (as N) mg/L 10 3.98 3.93
Nitrite (as N) mg/L 1 Not detected Not detected
Selenium mg/L 0.01 0.0005 Not detected
Strontium mg/L 7 0.24 Not detected
Total Coliform CFU/100mL N/A 29 Not detected
Uranium mg/L 0.02 Not detected Not detected
Zinc mg/L 3 0.009 0.005
  1. Your raw water exceeds the drinking water objectives for 1 parameters resulting in a general health CWQI rating of 100 (Excellent).NOTE:Your raw drinking water supply is not potable due to the presence of bacteria.
  2. Your treated water exceeds the drinking water objectives for 1 parameters resulting in a general health CWQI rating of 52 (Marginal).
  3. Your treatment system does not appear to be effective. It is recommended that your have your water treatment system inspected.
Treatment Suitable for parameters
Distilation Lead
Reverse Osmosis Lead
Water Softener Lead

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Health 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 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

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B: AESTHETIC RELATED PARAMETERS

Aesthetic Water Quality Results

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.

RAW
TREATED
RAW
TREATED
Parameter Unit AO/OG Objective Your Result (RAW) Your Result (Treated)
Chloride mg/L 250 163 161
Copper mg/L 1 0.013 0.026
Dissolved Organic Carbon mg/L 5 2.9 2.7
Iron mg/L 0.3 0.1 0.033
Manganese mg/L 0.02 0 0
Sodium mg/L 200 75.4 239
Sulphate mg/L 500 14.7 14.4
Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 500 750 640
Total Hardness (as CaCO3) mg/L 80 - 100 334 0.9
True Colour TCU 5 6.9 5.1
Zinc mg/L 5 0.009 0.005
pH pH 6.5 - 8.5 7.48 7.61
  1. Your raw water exceeds the drinking water objectives for 3 parameters resulting in an aesthetic CWQI rating of 100 (Excellent).
  2. Your treated water exceeds the drinking water objectives for 4 parameters resulting in an aesthetic CWQI rating of 41 (Poor).
  3. Your treatment system does not appear to be effective. It is recommended that your have your water treatment system inspected.
TreatmentSuitable for parameters
DistilationSodium, Total Hardness (as CaCO3)
Reverse OsmosisSodium, Total Dissolved Solids
Water SoftenerTotal Hardness (as CaCO3), True Colour

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Aesthetic/Operational Parameters of Concern

Parameter Description Treatment Options
SodiumSodium 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.Distilation, Reverse Osmosis
Total Dissolved SolidsNaturally 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
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, Distilation
True ColourThe 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

Aesthetic/Operational Parameters of Concern

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
Distilation, Reverse Osmosis
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
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, Distilation
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

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C: LABORATORY NOTES

Laboratory notes:

BACTI LOT # 2121 THIS IS FROM 123 UNKNOWN RD, COZYWOOF ON, PST NUM

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