A home gets its water from a private well. Which of the following would be the best way for the homeowner to obtain a water-quality report?

A.Hire a local contractor to test the home's water supply

B.Record observations made by smelling and tasting the tap water

C.Request data from the local water treatment facility

D.Ask neighbors for a sample of their water to compare

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I think A

because the water treatment plant may be taking water from a surface reservoir or be missing contaminants at the well field that are present in your aquifer.

I must have missed the part about the private well. Of course, the water treatment facility would have nothing to do with a private well.

Damon is right -- as usual :-)

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It’s a

To obtain a water-quality report for a home that gets its water from a private well, there are a few options listed in the question. Let me explain each one:

A. Hire a local contractor to test the home's water supply: This option involves hiring a professional contractor who specializes in water testing. They would come to your home, collect water samples, and send them to a laboratory for analysis. This is a reliable and accurate method to obtain a water-quality report.

B. Record observations made by smelling and tasting the tap water: While this method can give you some indications of water quality issues, it is not a comprehensive or scientific approach. It may help identify obvious problems such as a strong smell or taste, but it cannot detect many potential contaminants that could be harmful.

C. Request data from the local water treatment facility: This option may not be applicable for a home that gets its water from a private well, as it typically applies to homes connected to a public water supply. Public water treatment facilities keep records of water quality and can provide reports upon request. However, private well water is not regulated by a treatment facility, so this may not be a viable option.

D. Ask neighbors for a sample of their water to compare: Comparing your well water with your neighbors' water can provide some insights into relative water quality differences. However, it does not provide a comprehensive analysis of your specific water source. Your well may have unique contaminants or conditions that differ from your neighbors.

Therefore, the best option for a homeowner to obtain a water-quality report would be to select A. Hire a local contractor to test the home's water supply. This ensures professional testing and analysis specific to your well water.

Yes! C.

What do YOU think, Oscar?