The starting point for improving your water quality is testing. Laboratory testing is excellent and often required, but in order to recommend treatment, we must do some on-site testing, as certain parameters change when the water sits. Our in-home test is conducted by one of our friendly and accessible Water Quality Association Certified Water Specialists. To avoid conflict of interest and assure the most accurate results, we do NOT do health issues testing during our in-home site evaluation. However, we are happy to fill the proper bottles correctly and deliver them to a state certified, independent lab for you. If you are at a point where you would prefer to ask some questions by phone or email, we are happy to answer all of them!
Residential Water Testing in New Hampshire: Expert Analysis
Your experts for water quality-related health issues in NH
Understanding what is in your water starts with accurate testing. Secondwind Water System Inc helps homeowners throughout Manchester and the surrounding New Hampshire communities gain a clearer understanding of their water quality through professional testing and expert analysis. Whether your home relies on a private well or municipal water, testing provides valuable information that helps guide informed decisions about your family’s water.
Why Well Water Testing in New Hampshire is Essential for Cleaner Water
New Hampshire homeowners face unique water quality challenges. Across the state, many households depend on private wells as their primary water source. Unlike municipal water systems, private wells require homeowners to monitor water quality regularly.
According to the NH Department of Environmental Services, nearly half of the residents rely on private wells for their homes. Several naturally occurring and emerging contaminants have become important concerns throughout New Hampshire, including:
- Arsenic
- Radon
- Uranium
- Bacteria
- PFAS compounds
- Iron and manganese
- Hard water minerals
Some of these contaminants occur naturally in local geology, while others may be linked to industrial or environmental factors. Many water quality issues cannot be detected through taste, smell, or appearance alone, so routine home water testing in NH is essential for insight into what may be present in your water supply.
Secondwind Water System Inc works with homeowners throughout New Hampshire to identify water quality concerns and explain results in a straightforward, easy-to-understand manner.
What to Expect From Your Residential Water Testing
Residential Water Testing should provide more than numbers on a report. It should help you understand how your water affects your family, plumbing fixtures, and household appliances.
These are all part of our free water test:
- Hardness levels
- pH balance
- Total dissolved solids
- Iron and manganese levels
- Chlorides
- Alkalinity
Frequently Asked Questions About NH Water Quality Testing
- How often should well water be tested in New Hampshire?
- Annual testing is generally recommended to help monitor changes in water quality and identify potential concerns before they become larger issues.
- Can water quality change over time?
- Yes. Seasonal conditions, environmental changes, and shifts in groundwater conditions can affect water quality.
- What contaminants are common in New Hampshire well water?
- Arsenic, radon, uranium, bacteria, iron, manganese, and PFAS are among the concerns commonly discussed throughout the state.
- Will someone explain my results?
- Absolutely. Our certified specialists review findings with you and answer any questions so you understand what the results mean for your home.
Work with New Hampshire’s Most Certified Water Quality Specialists
Experience matters when evaluating water quality. Our team includes Water Quality Association-certified specialists who understand the unique water challenges homeowners face throughout New Hampshire. Since 1989, we have helped over 10,000 homeowners better understand their water and select solutions tailored to their specific needs.
We believe education is just as important as testing, which is why every recommendation starts with understanding your water first. Ready to learn more about your water? Contact us to schedule your in-home water analysis with Secondwind Water System Inc. today.
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Testing Packages
One of our friendly certified water specialists will perform on-site water testing and explain the results in a way you are able to understand. Offer you a straightforward explanation of your options and a frank discussion of the pros and cons of each.
Free Water Test
- Hardness
- pH
- TDS
- Iron
- Manganese
- Chlorides
- Alkalinity
Whether or not you choose to have a package of tests done, you should at minimum test bacteria, radon, arsenic, lead & uranium on any well in NH. Depending upon the site, the local residents or businesses, you may choose to test MTBE, or Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) to test for impacts from any gasoline or solvent spills.
Standard Package - Independent Lab
- Bacteria
- Coliform
- Nitrate
- Iron
- Sodium
- Chloride
- Manganese
- Hardness
- pH
Comprehensive Package - Independent Lab
- Bacteria
- Coliform
- Nitrate
- Nitrite
- Iron
- Arsenic
- Copper
- Conductivity
- Chloride
- Manganese
- Hardness
- pH
- Sodium
- Fluoride
- Lead
- Alkalinity
Health Issues - Independent Lab
- Arsenic
- Radon
- Uranium
- Bacteria
PFAS - Independent Lab
- Perfluorinated Compounds
- Perfluorooctanoic Acid-PFOA
- Perfluorooctanesulfonate
- Perfluorononanoic Acid
- Perfluorohecanesulfonate
- Perfluoroheptancic Acid
- Perfluorobutanesulfonate
Commercial Water Testing
Due to the variables at each site, Commercial & Public Water testing is always custom. We are happy to perform a Site Evaluation and then present your options in detail.
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Certified Water Specialists
Our expertise and ongoing education is what sets us apart, 15 of NH’s 17 certified Water Quality Professionals are employed by Secondwind. We have solutions no matter your water problem or budget.
Matt Oliver
Residential Certified
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Nate Clark
Residential Certified
Water Specialist
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RJ Brown
Residential Certified
Water Specialist
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Jesse Gagnon
Residential Certified
Water Specialist
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Vicki Coltey
Corporate Quality
Assurance Manager
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As always it was a pleasure doing business with your company and personnel. Always pleasant and informative and attentive to our concerns or issues. Everyone who services our system every year as well as the techs who installed our new system are a pleasure to deal with.
Terrific company to work with! Awesome products. We did lots of research and had 3 quotes before choosing Secondwind for our water softener and the K5 Reverse Osmosis system. Both systems are topnotch and have changed the livability in our house greatly. We worked with Nate Clark who was so professional, knowledgeable and kind. When he says to contact him with any questions at any point, it’s clear he means it. They stand by their work and products. Truly couldn’t recommend Secondwind more.