Water Quality Testing
Professional Sampling, Laboratory Analysis & Reporting
Serving Lake Country, Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton & Kamloops
Water Testing for Homes, Wells, Properties and Businesses
Assure provides professional water sampling, laboratory testing and clear reporting for:
• Drinking and potable water
• Private wells
• Real-estate transactions
• Residential properties
• Commercial properties
• Targeted contaminant testing
• Custom water-testing packages
Why Water Quality Testing Matters
Water can appear clear, smell normal and still contain bacteria, minerals, metals or other substances that affect its suitability for drinking or household use. Professional sampling and laboratory analysis provide evidence about the water conditions at the time of testing.
Water testing may be appropriate for private wells, real-estate transactions, unexplained changes in taste or odour, concerns about plumbing or treatment equipment, and routine monitoring of residential or commercial water supplies.
Assure Property Solutions Inc. provides professional water sampling, laboratory coordination and clear reporting. Testing options can be selected based on the property, water source and reason for testing.
Private-well owners are responsible for monitoring their water quality, and HealthLink BC recommends regular testing. Health Canada also maintains the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, which provide health-based and aesthetic guideline values for substances that may be present in drinking water.
Contact Assure to discuss the appropriate water-testing package for your property.
View the Health Canada Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.
What Water Testing Can Help Identify
Water quality testing helps identify conditions that may affect drinking-water safety, taste, odour, appearance, plumbing performance or treatment-system effectiveness.
The appropriate testing package depends on the water source, property type and reason for testing. Common testing parameters may include:
- Total coliforms and E. coli
- pH, hardness and alkalinity
- Iron, manganese and other metals
- Arsenic, uranium and selected trace elements
- Turbidity, colour, taste and odour concerns
- Targeted testing for real-estate, residential or commercial requirements
Assure can help determine which laboratory package is appropriate and coordinate professional sample collection, laboratory submission and reporting.
Learn about Assure’s Home Inspection services.
Review HealthLink BC guidance on private well-water testing.
Hard Water, Minerals and Targeted Contaminant Testing
Hardness is primarily caused by dissolved calcium and magnesium. Hard water is generally an aesthetic and operational concern rather than a direct health concern, but it can contribute to scale deposits, spotting and reduced performance of plumbing fixtures and water-using equipment.
Laboratory testing can measure hardness and related characteristics such as pH, alkalinity, iron, manganese and total dissolved minerals. These results help document the water condition and may assist a qualified water-treatment professional in selecting appropriate equipment when treatment is required.
Additional testing for metals, chemicals or other contaminants should be selected according to the water source, property history and reason for testing. Assure can coordinate targeted laboratory packages for concerns such as arsenic, uranium, lead and other parameters available through the laboratory.
Testing results describe the sample collected at that point in time. Assure provides clear reporting and practical recommendations based on the laboratory findings.
Contact Assure to discuss hardness, mineral or targeted contaminant testing.
Request Water Quality Testing
Tell us about the property, water source and reason for testing.
When Should Water Be Tested?
Changes in Taste, Odour, Colour or Clarity
A noticeable change in water taste, smell, colour or clarity is a reasonable reason to investigate the water supply. These changes may relate to minerals, organic material, plumbing conditions, treatment equipment or the water source.
Concerns About Drinking-Water Safety
Some contaminants cannot be detected by appearance, taste or smell. Laboratory testing is required to evaluate specific bacteriological or chemical parameters. Anyone experiencing possible water-related illness should seek medical advice and arrange appropriate water testing promptly.
Private Wells and Property Transactions
Private-well water should be tested routinely and after flooding, repairs, changes in water quality or other events that could affect the well. Testing may also be requested during a property purchase, sale, financing or insurance review.
After Treatment-System Installation or Maintenance
Testing can help document water conditions before and after treatment-system work. Assure provides sampling and reporting; treatment selection, installation and repair should be completed by a qualified water-treatment professional.
Water Quality Testing Provides Evidence for Better Decisions
Water quality cannot be determined reliably by appearance, taste or smell alone. Laboratory testing provides measurable information about the specific bacteriological, chemical, mineral or aesthetic parameters included in the selected testing package.
The results can help homeowners, property buyers, well owners and businesses understand the condition of the sampled water and determine whether further investigation, maintenance or treatment advice is appropriate.
Assure provides professional sample collection, laboratory coordination and clear reporting. Laboratory findings are explained in plain language, along with practical next steps based on the results and the reason for testing.
Water-test results represent the sample and conditions at the time of collection. Ongoing or routine testing may be appropriate for private wells and where water conditions change.
Contact Assure to arrange professional water sampling and laboratory testing.
Choose the Right Water Testing Package
Testing Options Based on Your Water Source and Concerns