How can you tell if your well water is bad?

• <div><p>Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.</p></div>

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Q: Is it safe to drink yellow water?

• <div><p>Iron sediments from rusty pipes are not likely to cause health problems. While a glass of yellow-hued water is off-putting, it is generally safe to drink yellow water in the short term. But you certainly want to address this problem. In the meantime, switching to bottled water until the yellow water issue is resolved is a good idea. </p></div>

Q: How do you test for lead in your water?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-test-for-lead-in-water-for.htm">How you test for lead in your water</a> depends on the source of your home's water supply. If you have municipal water, your local water system may offer to test the water for free or may connect you to a lab that will perform the testing.</p><p>If you have a private well that provides drinking water, you are responsible for testing it for lead. Look for a lab that is accredited by your state's Department of Environmental Protection to perform the test.</p></div>

Q: What steps should be taken if lead is found in a property?

• <div><p>If lead is detected in a property, steps should include arranging for professional removal or containment, notifying all occupants, and implementing interim safety measures to reduce exposure.</p></div>

Q: How are samples collected during testing?

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

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Last update on June 24, 2026

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Devin Coleman was prompt, courteous, professional and well informed. He advised us and responded to our requests. His estimate was easy to review and he answered questions effectively. Triumph's lead technician, Andrew was clearly a professional who knew both the products and the...
Triumph Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in June 2025
Msg left on Angi over weekend. Call early Monday am. Seen quickly at my home, an estimate given. Stump grinding the next week. Good communication. Professional. , Stump cleared of rocks at base. Grinding done. All debrie removed and area raked, & shoveled . My yard looks wonderful.
Northern Edge Land Maintenance
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Reviewed in November 2024
I recently had my driveway paved as well as the secondary driveway treated with gravel and compacting. The contractor was JY Paving- [*** Link removed ***] I was looking for a vendor and had a couple of suggestions from people I trusted. Only one of those entities bothered to come to my house...
JY Paving & Decorative Asphalt
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Reviewed in August 2024
removed old siding that was leaking and replaced with new. Looks great was very impressed with his work! Definitely would hire him again
Ackerman Exteriors
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Reviewed in June 2023
This company took down eight large trees very close to my home without damaging a thing. Everything was removed per my request. It is so rare to find a company that does the job on time, at budget and cares about the quality of their work.
A&G Logging & Excavation, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
He was prompt, friendly, courteous and cleaned up my yard very well. I would highly recommend him if you need junk removal from your yard
Junk-Out-Dawgs LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
I needed help with roofing removal and hauling the materials away. They came and got the job done in a very timely manner. Definitely would recommend to anyone needing help hauling/removing old materials.
JD removal services
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Reviewed in April 2022
These guys are awesome.. ...Roberto came out the same day for an estimate and did the job that week . They removed 2 large evergreen shrubs and did it very quickly. I texted Rober that weekend and ask if they could remove the third. Later that week they were back out and got it done!
Roberto Landscaping Services, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
John is kind and to the point. He did a thorough inspection and was transparent with any and all findings. A pleasure to work with!
True North Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
Very helpful coordinating with the electric company and the building inspector. Did the job on time and am very satisfied with the communication and professionalism. Would recommend this company for your electrical needs.
Let It Glow Electric, LLC
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K Kirkwood Consulting, LLC

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"Kate Kirkwood was easily contacted, quick to respond, and provided excellent service within 5 days of contact! Thank you Kate!"

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Serving Deering, NH and surrounding areas

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"IEE seemed very professional and very helpful, but their price was a little high and they could not complete the job in my required time frame."

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Iron sediments from rusty pipes are not likely to cause health problems. While a glass of yellow-hued water is off-putting, it is generally safe to drink yellow water in the short term. But you certainly want to address this problem. In the meantime, switching to bottled water until the yellow water issue is resolved is a good idea.

How you test for lead in your water depends on the source of your home's water supply. If you have municipal water, your local water system may offer to test the water for free or may connect you to a lab that will perform the testing.

If you have a private well that provides drinking water, you are responsible for testing it for lead. Look for a lab that is accredited by your state's Department of Environmental Protection to perform the test.

If lead is detected in a property, steps should include arranging for professional removal or containment, notifying all occupants, and implementing interim safety measures to reduce exposure.

Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.

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

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