Is it safe to drink brown well water?

• <div><p>Some causes of brown well water—like excess tannins or dissolved iron—don’t pose a health risk. In other cases, harmful bacteria might be the culprit. If your well water has suddenly turned brown, it’s a good idea to use a home water test kit to get a better sense of what’s going on with your water. Consider calling a professional for an expert opinion before drinking the water and hoping for the best.</p></div>

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Q: How are samples collected during testing?

• <div><p>Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.</p></div>

Q: What factors affect lead testing costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on the number of samples, testing method, lab fees, and whether on-site inspections are required.</p></div>

Q: Do I have to remove lead-based paint?

• <div><p>If the lead paint is in a place that is not easily disturbed and is not flaking or deteriorating, you do not necessarily need to remove it. Lead is toxic when dust particles or flakes from peeling lead paint are ingested. If people are not in the area with the lead paint, it may be safe to leave it in place. You still may want to consider encapsulation with a paint formulated for covering lead-based paint, just for an added layer of protection.</p></div>

Q: Is it safe to drink brown well water?

• <div><p>Some causes of brown well water&mdash;like excess tannins or dissolved iron&mdash;don&rsquo;t pose a health risk. In other cases, harmful bacteria might be the culprit. If your well water has suddenly turned brown, it&rsquo;s a good idea to use a home water test kit to get a better sense of what&rsquo;s going on with your water. Consider calling a professional for an expert opinion before drinking the water and hoping for the best.</p></div>

Q: How can you test your well water yourself?

• <div><p>&ldquo;Testing&rdquo; can start with your senses: Assessing your water&rsquo;s appearance, taste, and smell can all be good first steps. The best way to know for sure what&rsquo;s going on with your water is to use a well water testing kit, which can tell you about the specific levels of bacteria, dissolved solids, and hardness of your water with precision. Have a pro test your well water at least once per year.</p></div>

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I recently used JH Junk Removal and was extremely pleased with the entire experience. I sent them photos of the items I needed removed, and they quickly provided a fair price range. They were able to schedule me the same day, which was incredibly convenient. The team arrived promptly, worked...
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Reviewed in September 2025
Hired them to remove a 50 year old 6' x 10' shed and concrete pad. They did a great job of removal and cleaned up the ground of debris. Would recommend them for any junk removal.
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Elite Environmental worked together with CMH Restoration Group to complete asbestos and lead testing along with mold and water mitigation. All work was completed as agreed to using excellent containment for all 3 rooms involved during the entire process. Though it took longer than expected and...
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Reviewed in June 2024
They came right away and had our test results the same day! Highly recommend them for asbestos testing...
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Removal was quick and effcient.
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Reviewed in December 2023
I was very pleased with the service I received from Home Environmental. Joe and his team were very responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. They explained every step of the process in great detail and we received the results from the testing within 24 hours!
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Reviewed in October 2023
I appreciated that everything was completed in a professional and timely manner. I told Steve the owner what I needed removed and it was handled properly. IÃ¢Â Â ve been using his services several times and will continue to call him.
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Reviewed in March 2023
Sterling was polite, timely, efficient, and fair. Worked awfully hard to remove dead and fallen trees off my backyard property which is on a steep rocky hill.
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Reviewed in July 2022
Very professional from the very beginning appt. for a quote to the final test and walk thru.
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Otis Merry and his painters did an excellent job painting my house in 2022, and previously in 2013. Otis Merry is the type of contractor I am always hoping to find: long-term skilled employees, competent, hardworking, reasonably priced, responsible, reliable, respectful, and accommodating. High...
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"Everything was done with great quality, prompt, courteous, flexible, and fair pricing. I would highly recommend to anyone."

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"Evan was very helpful and professional. He ensured I had all the information about the testing process and answered all of my questions. He was also very friendly and honest with me about the work that has been done on my house and any future work to be done. As soon as I have a new project I will be reaching out to him directly and can’t recommend him enough!"

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"Submit the work I needed done and received a phone call the next minute. They explained everything well, even sent a technician to my house that very day. The test results came back the following business day. Great company with fast results."

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"It went great. The folks were very professional and very efficient. I would highly recommend them. Fast response! Great work! Thank you again."

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"I had a roof leak that resulted in a large amount of drywall removal, drying equipment and repairs. Krugh was amazing. They explained the process to me and gave me estimated dates that the work would be done by. The work was done in a professional manner with the guys leaving the space clean when they left for the day. I was very satisfied with the work that was done, plus it was very reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend Krugh. I even had them come back to re-paint the entire interior of my house."

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

Costs depend on the number of samples, testing method, lab fees, and whether on-site inspections are required.

If the lead paint is in a place that is not easily disturbed and is not flaking or deteriorating, you do not necessarily need to remove it. Lead is toxic when dust particles or flakes from peeling lead paint are ingested. If people are not in the area with the lead paint, it may be safe to leave it in place. You still may want to consider encapsulation with a paint formulated for covering lead-based paint, just for an added layer of protection.

Some causes of brown well water—like excess tannins or dissolved iron—don’t pose a health risk. In other cases, harmful bacteria might be the culprit. If your well water has suddenly turned brown, it’s a good idea to use a home water test kit to get a better sense of what’s going on with your water. Consider calling a professional for an expert opinion before drinking the water and hoping for the best.

“Testing” can start with your senses: Assessing your water’s appearance, taste, and smell can all be good first steps. The best way to know for sure what’s going on with your water is to use a well water testing kit, which can tell you about the specific levels of bacteria, dissolved solids, and hardness of your water with precision. Have a pro test your well water at least once per year.

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