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: Do services include remediation recommendations?

• <div><p>Yes, testing professionals typically provide reports with recommendations for safe lead removal.</p></div>

Q: Do home inspectors check for lead paint?

• <div><p>No, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/whats-included-home-inspection-report.htm">standard home inspection includes</a> the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.</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: What factors affect testing costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.</p></div>

Q: Can I test air quality myself?

• <div><p>DIY kits are available for basic testing. Professional services provide comprehensive results and recommendations.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2022
AVOID AT ALL COSTS - horrible customer service. I would avoid working with Brandy unless you have nowhere else to go. I had six trees around my home and called Brandy for a quote. She quoted just the cutting of the trees down to just shy of $4,000. That didn't include haul away costs. Because my...
BEST TREE SVC
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Reviewed in September 2014
Well nothing would flush. I went out and my tanks were full. GROSSand gt; I called and spoke with the kind service manger . Robby was his name. He gave me a quote over the phone. I accepted and he sent out his lead tect . Now mind you this was a Saturday. The tect Tony came out to my home with a...
A1 Gator Septic
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Reviewed in March 2014
Both Dr. Tyler and Dr. Stewart are fantastic. Prices are great compared to other veterinarians in the area. Dr. Tyler was fantastic with follow up phone calls on the progress of labor for my dog. He then performed dew claw removal two days later on my puppies. I have used Fairbury Animal...
FAIRBURY ANIMAL CLINIC
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Reviewed in September 2013
It went very well, these guys are as HONEST as it gets! Went to O'Reilly's not too long ago, and they performed their tests with their machines. Told me that my alternator was bad and I needed to purchase a new one immediately (I know nothing about cars btw). Went to Karnes a few days later to...
KARNES AUTO REPAIR
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Reviewed in May 2013
We received a phone call about 20 minutes before delivery time to tell us they were on their way. They place our furniture and appliances where we wanted them. Due to Nebraska laws they could not hook our dryer up, not a big deal we did it. They clean up all the packing and removed it from...
ACE RENT TO OWN
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Reviewed in May 2013
I signed a contract on October 4, 2012 and was told it would take 4-6 weeks before it was ready to install. It actually ended up being 3 months and then another 6-7 weeks because when they finally came to install everything all the doors and drawer fronts were the wrong size so everything had...
E-Z KITCHENS INC
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Reviewed in July 2012
They had a "climber" do the cutting. It was an amazing thing to se him climb the tree like a squirrel. The did not use a cherry picker truck, which a neighbor had used to remove a tree and cracked our driveway years ago. So I am glad they used the climber and did not crack my driveway. They...
ABK Tree Service
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Reviewed in December 2011
Went in to look at a vehicle I saw on the internet, they talked with me and asked if I had any questions. I test drove it and told them I had some others cars to look at and they said ok,, please let us know if we can be of any help, gave me a card and went about their business. No pressure or...
ROE BUICK PONTIAC INC
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Remodeling, drywall, windows, doors, cabinets, flooring, decks, trim work, roofing/siding/gutters, painting (state certified in lead base paint), mold removal, & concrete work. Owner of Bates Construction 35+ years experience Licensed & insured.

"Fantastic! Very thorough in all details of the projects. Currently have Bates Contracting coming back for a second remodel at my business."

Bobbi C on May 2022

"Fantastic! Very thorough in all details of the projects. Currently have Bates Contracting coming back for a second remodel at my business."

Bobbi C on May 2022

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Yes, testing professionals typically provide reports with recommendations for safe lead removal.

No, a standard home inspection includes the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.

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.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

DIY kits are available for basic testing. Professional services provide comprehensive results and recommendations.

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