Here at Long Island Clean Water Service, We Offer You A Free Water Test. But You Might Want to Pay Us for One Instead. Here’s Why.
If you’re concerned about what’s coming out of your tap, you’re not alone.
Every week, homeowners across Nassau and Suffolk Counties contact Long Island Clean Water Service because they’re worried about the quality of their drinking water. Some don’t like the taste. Others notice staining, odors, or hard water problems. Many have read news reports about PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, nitrates, pesticides, or other contaminants that have been detected in Long Island’s groundwater.
That’s why we offer a free in-home water analysis for homeowners.
Our free test can provide valuable information about several common water quality issues, including hardness, pH levels, chlorine, iron, sulfur odors, and other conditions that can affect your home’s water. For many families, it’s an excellent first step toward understanding what’s happening in their water.
However, depending on your concerns, a free test may not tell the whole story.
What a Free Water Test Can (and Can’t) Tell You
A free water analysis is designed to identify common water quality problems that affect taste, odor, cleaning performance, plumbing fixtures, and appliances. However, many of the contaminants homeowners worry about today require sophisticated laboratory testing.
For example, the following contaminants typically require certified laboratory analysis using specialized equipment:
- PFAS (“forever chemicals”)
- 1,4-Dioxane
- Nitrates
- Lead
- Arsenic
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Pesticides and herbicides
- Bacteria and microbiological contaminants
These contaminants cannot be accurately identified with a simple field test performed during a home visit.
We Can Arrange Laboratory Testing for You
Many homeowners are surprised to learn that Long Island Clean Water Service can arrange professional laboratory testing on their behalf.
“We’re happy to coordinate laboratory testing for homeowners who want a deeper look at their water,” says Mark Shmidt, founder and president of Long Island Clean Water Service. “We don’t make money on the lab work. We simply pass along the laboratory’s cost. Our goal is to help homeowners get accurate answers so they can make informed decisions about their water and their family’s health.”
In other words, if you want testing beyond what can be accomplished during a free in-home water analysis, we can collect the necessary samples and work with certified laboratories that specialize in drinking water testing. The only cost to you is what the laboratory charges us for the analysis.
Why Many Homeowners Choose Laboratory Testing
Many Long Island residents want more than general information—they want detailed answers.
A laboratory water test can provide:
- Precise measurements of specific contaminants
- Documentation of water quality conditions
- Baseline data before purchasing a filtration system
- Peace of mind for families with young children
- Information for homeowners using private wells
- Greater confidence when buying or selling a home
For homeowners who have specific concerns about chemicals or contaminants reported in their area, laboratory testing is often a worthwhile investment.
Long Island’s Water Is Unique
Unlike many parts of the country, Long Island gets nearly all of its drinking water from a sole-source aquifer system beneath our feet.
That means whatever enters the ground can eventually affect the water we drink.
Communities from Huntington and Smithtown to Massapequa, Babylon, Riverhead, Southampton, and East Hampton have all seen increased attention focused on groundwater quality and emerging contaminants in recent years.
While public water suppliers work hard to meet state and federal standards, many homeowners want to know exactly what’s reaching their own tap.
Start with the Free Water Test
For most homeowners, we recommend beginning with our complimentary in-home water analysis. It’s free, informative, and can identify many common water quality issues that affect Long Island homes.
If our findings—or your own concerns—suggest a need for more detailed information, we can discuss laboratory testing options and arrange certified lab testing for you.
The important thing is not to guess.
Whether you’re concerned about hard water, staining, odors, PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, or simply want to understand your home’s water better, having reliable information is the first step toward making an informed decision.
For more than 40 years, Long Island Clean Water Service has helped Long Island families understand and improve their water. Schedule your free in-home water analysis today, and if additional testing is needed, we’ll help guide you through that process as well.
