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Home My WebLink AboutMiscellaneous - 2201 SALEM STREET 9/17/2015 (2) 1 1 WELL DATABASE ADDRESS: <, c / AGE OF WELL: l /AA WELL D -- ==- RILLER: WELL PERMIT m: WELL LOCATION: J Rli �V U _-�Y T:PEViTDATE �1 M ` � DEPTH OF WELL:, , 6 JI ..TYPE OF WELL: a�. DRILLED"" b. DUG c. OWN TYPE.OF WATER BEARING ROCKL WATER ANALYSIS DATE:� °`t�;� - s��; HIG ; GANESE: Y / _ N HTGI-P IRON: y . ... N b7IER CON T ANTS: y N (603) 868-3212 D V A T,*.JCE 749-3868 772-5940 %PUMP AND FILTER CO., INC. 10 Calef Highway,Route 125, Lee, N.H. 03824 W A T E R T E S T R E P O R T NAME: Jay Alper - WELL LOCATION: ADDRESS: 270 Lafayette Road Unit 11-255 ADDRESS: 2201 Salem Street CITY, STATE, ZIP: Seabrook, NH 03874 CITY, STATE, ZIP: North Andover, MA TEL #: 926-2059 TEL #: DATE COLLECTED: 4/25/95 COLLECTED BY: Jay Alper SAMPLE #: 1063 ANALYSIS MAXIMUM YOUR COMMENTS IIANALYSIS MAXIMUM YOUR COMMENTS PERFORMED LEVEL RESULT IIPERFORMED LEVEL RESULT PRIMARY PARAMETERS: SECONDARY PARAMETERS: Total Coliform Bacteria NEG NEG IIpH 6.5 - 8.5 7.15 E-Coli Bacteria NEG NEG IlHardness No Guideline 82.0' S-CONCERN Nitrate <10 mg/L 0.16 IlIron <.30 mg/L 0.073, Nitrite <1 mg/L 0.02 IlManganese <.05 mg/L <0.005` Flouride <4 mg/L <0.1 IlChloride <250 mg/L 40.0 Arsenic <.05 mg/L Ilsodium <250 mg/L 17.4 Silver <,05 mg/L IlTannins/Lignins <2 mg/L 0.12 FHA ADDITIONAL PARAMETERS: LEAD & COPPER: IlColor <15 c.u. Lead (flush) * <.015 mg/L <0.01 (IOdor None Lead (first draw) * <.015 mg/L IlTurbidity <5 t.u. Copper (flush) * <1.3 mg/L 0.418 OTHER PARAMETERS: Copper (first draw) * <1.3 mg/L IITDS <500 mg/L IlAlkalinity No Guideline IlCalcium Hardness' No Guideline * These are ACTION LEVELS which are set by the EPA, if lead IlLanglier Index >0 and copper exceed the levels, treatment is recommended. IlTemperature No Guideline I I The tested parameters meet current standards for drinking water. XXXX The tested parameters meet current primary standards for drinking water, but some secondary parameters exceed maximum levels. The tested parameters fail current standards for drinking water because the primary standards exceed maximum levels. If any S-Concerns are noted, secondary parameter(s) exceeds maximum levels. KEY TO COMMENTS: P-CONCERN means that a primary parameter exceeds maximum level. Water is not safe. S-CONCERN means that a secondary parameter exceeds maximum level. Treatment is optional. ACTION means that action should be taken to reduce level. Cathleen Pleadwell, Office Manager Test performed by NH State Certified Lab Certification #102994-D (Water) #102994-C (Wastewater) "AFTER THE SALE, IT'S THE SERVICE THAT COUNTS" (603) 868-3212 749-3868 Al)"AN 772-5940 PUMP AND FILTER CO., INC. 0 Ca1ef H' hwa Y, Route 125,Lee,N.H. 03824 . QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS YOU SHOULD KNOW 'ABOUT HARD WATER 1. . WHAT IS WATER? . Water is a 'colorless, tasteless, odorless liquid in its pure state. However' - pure water. -rarely exists because- it contains solids and gases picked up from various sources. 2 . WHAT ISTHE "HARD WATER PROBLEM"? Approximately 85% of the United States has the "Hard Water Problem" . This results in the loss of millions of dollars to homemakers annually. It shortens the life of household equipment and clothing, increases heating bills, puts air conditioning equipment and ice makers out of order, clogs sewers and drains, shortens life of heating coils and cooking utensils and leaves its disagreeable mark in clothing, skin and hair. In -addition to the loss and expense involved, many household tasks are more difficult and less effectively performed with hard water. 3 . WHAT IS WATER HARDNESS? Hardness in water is actually'-` *dissolved calcium and magnesium carbonates. The amount of hardness varies greatly from area to area. It is normally measured in terms of grains per gallon.- A grain is a unit of weight. Water hardness should be removed if it exceeds 3 . 5 grains per gallon. Occasionally water hardness may be expressed in parts per million (ppm) . Parts per million can be converted to grains per gallon by dividing by 17 . 1. 4 . WHY IS HARD WATER OBJECTIONABLE? There are many objections to hard water, the most serious of which can be stated as follows: ' a. In the Laundry. The hardness in water combines with soap to form an insoluble soap curd. This soap curd is deposited in the fabric, giving white clothes a grey cast after repeated washings. Colors become dulled, the cloth feels harsh to the skin, and the life of the fabric is shortened. Unless both the washing and rinsing water are softened, the suds which remain in the washed clothes are converted into soap curds in the rinse. Syndets (synthetic detergents) have only helped the wash problem. They offer no help in the rinse. Further syndets lack the cleaning value of soap. Both soaps and synthetic detergents perform with greater efficiency in softened water. b. Care of House. The hardness precipitates out of water, forming lime deposits on kitchen and bathroom porcelain and metal fixtures. Hardness in water combines with the soap used in bathing, dishwashing, etc . , forming insoluble deposits on sinks and in bathtubs. "AFTER THE SALE, IT'S THE SERVICE THAT COUNTS" These deposits result in unsightly. stains that are .removable only by scouring and greatly increase the task of. keeping the house clean. C. Dishwashing. The combination of .hardness in water and soap, ,or hard. water used in rinsing dishes,- causes streaking, spotting and film on dishes, glassware and silver. This is unsightly and unsanitary. d. Personal Grooming. Hardness . in water forms insoluble- film on hair, robbing it . .of lustre and making necessary more frequent shampooing. Hard water - and especially the extra soaps and detergents needed with its use - causes skin dryness, roughness and irritation. A soap film can be found on the skin clogging the pores and trapping bacteria. e. Equipment Damage. The calcium (lime) in hard water is deposited by evaporation when heating occurs, causing scale in pipes, boilers and water heaters. This reduces their efficiency and shortens their lives. In addition, the insoluble curd which is formed when hard water and soap combine, clogs the mechanism in washers, dishwashers and drains, causing frequent service expense, lessened efficiency and shorter life of water using appliances. f. Soap Consumption. Hard water greatly increases soap consumption, the increased amount being directly proportional to the hardness of the water. g. Miscellaneous. Extremely hard water is unsatisfactory for many cooking processes. Legumes are shriveled, toughened and made less palatable when hard water is used. The process of sterilizing bottles for baby formulas or- jars used in canning leaves objectionable scum coating when done in hard water. Have you ever wondered why some manufacturers package their foods in a plastic bag for boiling? If you would like to discuss treatment options for removing hardness from your water, please give Scott a call. He can provide you with a no-hassle free estimate. (603) 868-3212° 749.3868 A,N C Enam 772.5940 WL PUMP AND FILTER CO., INC. 10 Calef Highway, Route 125, Lee, N.H. 03824 WATER TESTING EXPLANATION Key: < _ Less Than PRIMARY PARAMETERS-Do not consume if result exceeds guideline . Nitrate <10 MG/L arid Nitrite <1 . 0 MG/L Major sources from fertilizer , sewage and feed lots . Excess nitrates could be poisoneous, especially to infants . Lead < .05 MG/L Major source is leaching from lead piping and solders as a result of acidic (low pH) water which corrodes plumbing . Lead could be poisoneous , especially to children . Fluoride <4 .0 MG/L Fluoride up to 1 MG/L is effective in reducing dental cavities . ', If consuming water that has 1 - 2 . 4 MG/L fluoride, fluoride supplements should not be taken. Over 4 MG/L, mottling of teeth may occur. Total Coliform Bacteria NEGATIVE Major sources are from human and animal feces , in soil and some plants . When chloride and nitrate levels are also high, septic system contamination. may be the source . E-Coli Bacteria NEGATIVE E-Coli Bacteria used to confirm whether total coliform bacteria is from the intestines of warm blooded animals . Arsenic < . 05 MG/L Arsenic in water can result from both natural and industrial activities including smelting operations , use of pesticides and industrial waste disposal . The EPA has classified arsenic as a known human carcinogen. Silver < .05 MG/L Possible sources included are intentional addition of silver to drinking water for disinfection and silver occurring naturally in groundwater . The known effect of chronic exposure to silver is blue/gray discoloration of skin and internal organs . once absorbed, silver is held indefinately in the body tissue . SECONDARY PARAMETERS-If result outside guideline, considered a nuisance . P 6. 5 - 8 . 5 A measure of acid 'content in water. 7 is neutral ; lower values are acidic ,. and values above 7 are basic . Acidic water is corrosive to plumbing and may cause toxic metals such as lead and copper to leach into water . Hardness <75 Low, 76-150 Moderate, 150 + Hard Usually caused by presence of calcium and magnesium ions in water . Causes soap scum, requires more soap to wash , and makes skin dry . Chlorides <250 MGjL Major sources are road salt used for de-icing roads , and seawater trapped in sediments , High chlorides contribute to tho corrosiveness of water on pipes and heating equipment . "AFTER THE SALE, IT'S THE SERVICE THAT COUNTS" Iron < . 30 - MG/L Iron produces a reddish-brown discoloration and staining on clothing and fixtures at levels above . 30 MG/L . Manganese < . 05 MG/L Manganese produces "a brownish discoloration, and at high levels produces an unpleasant odor and taste in water . It may also produce black deposits and ugly Black filaments . Copper <1 .0 MG/L At levels above 1 MG/L staining may occur on laundry and plumbing fixtures . Blonde hair may also turn a greenish/blue tint . At high levels , copper has toxic effects . Sodium .A sodium level of 20 MG/L is recommended by. the EPA for public water supplies. Hypertensive and heart patients should consult -with a physician as to what level is acceptable for their needs . ADDITIONAL PARAMETERS Langlier Index <-2 .0 Very Aggressive, -2 . 0 to 0 Moderately Aggressive, >0 .0 Non-Aggressive U Langlier Index is a measure of a solutions ability -to dissolve or deposit calcium carbonate and is used as an indicator of the corrosivity of water . Well water tends to be aggressive. Temperature Temperature of water used to calculate corrosivity of water. TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) <500 MG/L TDS is the. accumulation of all dissolved matter in water resulting from iron, hardness , manganese and fluoride . Calcium Hardness Causes white deposits on pipe, water treatment units and hot water heaters . Used to calculate corrosivity of water . Alkalinity Ability of water to neutralize acids . Used' to calculate corrosivity of water. Tannins/Lignins <2 .0 MG/L Tannins, are the result of decayed vegetation. Cause reddish-brown discoloration of water, light staining, and can affect the taste of foods and beverages as well as interfere with the performance of various water treatment units . Iron/Mancanese/Sulfur Bacteria NEGATIVE Nuisance bacteria will desposit the by-products on the walls of pipes or over surfaces of filters , resulting in clogged pipes , filters , objectionable• taste/odor and color, pitted water pumps , heaters and pipes . Nuisance bacterias can multiply and contaminate an entire water system very quickly. 1 Analysis 1 mevens Water 38 Montvale Avenue • Stoneharn, MA 02180 e Mass. (617) 438-6114 a Salem, N.H. (603) 893 3106 LABORATORY NUMBER : 162506 SAMPLE: DATE : 3/27/86 SUBMITTED BY : Robert J. DeLuca 193 Rear Salem Street Woburn, MA 01801 SAMPLE SOURCE: New Well/collected from pump Lot #3, Salem Street, No. Andover, MA ANALYSIS : According to Standard Methods of Water and Wastewater Analysis , 15th Ed . Total Coliform. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 per 100 ml Chlorides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 mg/L pH. . . . . . . . . . . 8.2 Hardness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 mg/L Manganese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.03 mg/L Sodium. . . . . . . 17.6 mg/L Iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.89 mg/L Nitrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.26 mg/L Nitrite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , less than 0.10 mg/L COMMENT: The results of these analyses meet the required federal and state standards for drinking water. However, the iron con- centration exceeds the recommended standard. Although iron is not harmful to your health, it can affect the taste, color and odor of your water. Iron is frequently found at elevated levels in new wells; however, it is likely that the concentration will decrease when the well is put into regular use. Water quality can vary significantly from time to time due to various local. conditions. It is advisable to have your water tested In approximately six to twelve months to determine any change in water quality. Chemist/Microbiologist