Water Quality Self-Check
Answer a few questions to better understand your water quality today.
Best for: symptoms, basic observations, or partial test numbers (no full report needed)
Information is used to tailor recommendations and track trends by area (in aggregate).
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Step 2: Water Source & Quick Symptoms
Pick what applies - this helps to narrow down likely causes.
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Step 3: Details (optional, but helpful)
If you have any numbers from testing, add them below — otherwise just describe what you’re seeing.
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Measurements (enter what you have)
General chemistry / water balance
Nutrients
Metals (heavy metals / trace metals)
Radionuclides (radioactive contaminants)
One last step: what’s going on in the home?
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Your Water Quality Self‑Check Results
Summary
Summary of your water quality signs will appear here.
Recommended next steps
Recommendations based off your water quality self check will appear here.
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What the Water Quality Self‑Check does
Purpose:
The Water Quality Self‑Check helps narrow down likely causes of common well water issues using symptoms and any available test numbers. Results provide general guidance and recommended next steps based on typical well water conditions in the Colorado foothills.
What it is / isn't:
This tool is not a lab test and does not confirm whether water is safe to drink. Certified lab testing is recommended for health-related contaminants and for confirming treatment decisions.
How to use it:
For best results, start with symptoms (odor, staining, scale, taste, cloudiness) and add any numbers available from prior testing. If a full lab report (PDF) is available and treatment options or pricing are the goal, the Water Treatment Estimate page is the fastest path.
Common situations this tool can help with
These are some of the most common well water concerns in the foothills and what the self-check is designed to help with.
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Rotten egg / sulfur odor (hot water only vs hot and cold)
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Orange or brown staining in sinks, tubs, or toilets
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Black staining or slime buildup
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White scale on fixtures or cloudy glassware
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Cloudy water or visible sediment
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Metallic taste or odor
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Soap not lathering well / water feels “hard”
What information helps most (and what to do if it’s missing)
Symptoms are enough to start. If numbers are available, even partial results can improve recommendations.
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Water source (well vs municipal)
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How long the issue has been happening (days/weeks/months)
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Whether it affects hot water, cold water, or both
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Any recent plumbing work, well work, or changes in smell/taste
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Any test numbers available (hardness, pH, iron, nitrate, uranium, bacteria presence/absence)
If none of this is available, the self-check can still provide a starting point and testing guidance.
FAQ
Is this a lab test?
No. This tool provides guidance based on symptoms and any numbers entered. Certified lab testing is recommended for health-related contaminants and for confirming treatment decisions.
What should be tested first for well water?
A common starting point is bacteria (total coliform and E. coli) plus general chemistry such as pH, hardness, iron, manganese, and TDS. Additional testing depends on location and risk factors (for example nitrate, uranium, arsenic, lead, or PFAS).
When is shock chlorination appropriate?
Shock chlorination may be appropriate after a confirmed bacteria issue, after well/plumbing work, or when recommended based on history. Follow-up testing is important to confirm results and rule out ongoing contamination sources.
What causes rotten egg / sulfur smell in well water?
Common causes include hydrogen sulfide gas, sulfur-reducing bacteria, or reactions in the water heater. The best next step depends on whether the odor is only in hot water or also in cold water.
What causes orange/brown staining?
Staining is often related to iron and/or manganese. Treatment depends on the type of iron present and whether sediment or bacteria are also involved.
What if lab results are available but there is no PDF report?
Numbers can be entered in the self-check. If a full report becomes available later, submitting the PDF can speed up treatment options and improve estimate accuracy.
How fast are results and next steps provided?
Self-check results are shown immediately. If contact information is provided, a snapshot can be sent and follow-up may be provided when needed.
What areas are served?
Service is typically available across the Colorado foothills and nearby communities. A zip code can be used to confirm availability.
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