water report

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  1. jlordi12

    jlordi12 Pooh-Bah (1,856) Jun 8, 2011 Massachusetts
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    in general how do you obtain your town/city water report? are they published online?
     
  2. NiceFly

    NiceFly Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2011 Tajikistan

    It very much depends on your water company/utility district. I would start by calling them up and asking for the report. Unless you find it listed on their website, of course.

    Be specific about the ions you want the values for. Tell them you are not interested in a water quality report, which focuses more on pathogens and posions.

    It has always taken at least two separate communications when I try to get one.
     
  3. inchrisin

    inchrisin Pooh-Bah (2,013) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana
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    You can go to the utility co and if they're nice they will have a printout for you. Ward lab also has a test ($20ish) that will give you exactly what you want. Note that your water will change with the seasons and if are going to use tap water you should get a reading and another reading 6 months later. Up to you though.
     
  4. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    That is better than I would expect for the -stans.
     
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