- "Well Water Sampling Procedure and Analysis Options at Caribou Lake Homeowners Meeting
- Learn about the well water sampling procedure, routine test parameters, additional analytes, and the RMB chain of custody form discussed at the Caribou Lake Homeowners Meeting on May 25, 2019. Find out how to collect a bacteria sample effectively, which parameters are optional for testing, and crucial steps to follow before sampling. Visual guides and detailed instructions are provided to help homeowners maintain their water quality.
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CARIBOU LAKE HOME OWNERS MEETING - MAY 25, 2019 Well Water Sampling Procedure and Analysis Options
ROUTINE TEST PARAMETERS The minimum analytes required by the MDH: (2 bottle test kit) Bacteria that includes: Total Coliform and E. coli $25.00 Nitrogen compounds that include: Nitrate and Nitrite $25.00 1. 2.
ADDITIONAL ANALYTES The following parameters are optional: (3 or more bottles required) Arsenic $25.00 Lead $25.00 Iron $25.00 Hardness $35.00 Fluoride $25.00 (also local testing) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
PROCEDURE TO TAKE A BACTERIA SAMPLE 1. Collect sample as close to the well as possible. Use a point in the water system that is used regularly. 2. Select location before a water softener, iron filter or water heater, but definitely bypass water softener.
BATHROOM SINK Select a sink without a swivel faucet that is used regularly
PROCEDURE TO TAKE A BACTERIA SAMPLE 3. Remove aeration screen and any rubber washers from the faucet. 4. Flame the faucet (only if it is solid metal) until thoroughly heated using a small propane torch, butane lighter, or a candle. If it cannot be heated disinfect with rubbing alcohol. (Do not use chlorine bleach)
FAUCET AERATOR Unscrew from faucet
AERATOR REMOVED
RUBBER WASHER Use finger to reach inside and pull washer out of faucet
BUTANE LIGHTER Flexible neck lighters are also available
HEAT FAUCET Flame around outlet on metal faucets only
PROCEDURE TO TAKE A BACTERIA SAMPLE 5. Run the water for at least 5 minutes (much longer if the water system has not been in regular use) 6. For seasonal properties wait a couple days after you arrive to take the water sample. 7. If you must take the sample earlier run the water for at least 15 minutes so the pressure tank cycles at least 5 times.
RUN WATER Minimum of 5 minutes. Longer if water system has not been used much.
PROCEDURE TO TAKE A BACTERIA SAMPLE 8. Collect the water in the sterile container being careful to not touch the inside of the container or the inside of the cap. 9. Fill the container to just above the 100 ml fill line. 10. Fill out the information requested on the bottle label and the Chain of Custody form. 11. Mail or drop off the sample so it arrives at the lab within 24 hours of collection.
PROCEDURE TO TAKE A LEAD SAMPLE 1. Do not flush the water lines prior to collecting the sample. Best to do this first thing in the morning. 2. Collect the first water released from the drinking/ cooking water faucet after the water has been sitting in the pipes a minimum of 6 hours. 3. Completely fill the 1 liter bottle. 4. Fill out the Chain of Custody form and label on the bottle. Return to RMB as soon as possible.
HEALTH CONCERN LEVELS Total Coliform Bacteria: any detectable level E. coli Bacteria: any detectable level Nitrate: MCL = 10 mg/L (ppm) Nitrite: MCL = 1 mg/L (ppm) Lead: AL = 0.015 mg/L or 15 ppb Fluoride: MCL = 4 mg/L (ppm) Arsenic: MCL = 0.010 mg/L or 10 ppb Iron: effects aesthetics over 0.3 mg/L (ppm)
