Free Water Testing Services

A free in-home water test checks for the most common Northern Minnesota water issues: hardness, iron, manganese, pH, and total dissolved solids (TDS), plus chlorine on city water. Range Water tests on-site, explains the readings as it goes, and recommends a treatment solution matched to your specific water.

Bacteria, nitrates, and arsenic require laboratory analysis, since they cannot be read on-site like hardness or iron. Range Water can arrange this lab testing alongside the in-home check for well owners. Private wells are unregulated, so screening for these contaminants is especially important in Northern Minnesota.

A rotten egg smell in well water is usually caused by hydrogen sulfide gas, sometimes tied to sulfur bacteria in the well or water heater. This odor is a common Northern Minnesota complaint. Testing confirms the source and concentration, so the right treatment can be chosen to reduce or remove it.

Iron and manganese cause staining and taste problems. Iron leaves rust-colored stains and a metallic taste, while manganese produces brown or black staining on fixtures and laundry. Both are common in Northern Minnesota groundwater and are measured during an in-home water test so the correct treatment can be sized.

pH and TDS describe your water's chemistry and overall mineral content. Low pH water can corrode pipes and fixtures, while high pH affects taste and contributes to scaling. TDS, or total dissolved solids, measures everything dissolved in the water, helping pinpoint exactly what treatment your home actually needs.

Yes. Water that looks and tastes fine can still contain contaminants you cannot see, smell, or taste, such as bacteria, nitrates, or arsenic. Testing is the only reliable way to confirm what is actually in your water, which is why a free in-home test and lab screening for wells are worthwhile.