Last Updated on January 22, 2019

A Water Test is the First Step in Protection
Whether your water is from a municipal supply or a private well, regular water testing gives you the knowledge needed to treat your water and regain peace of mind. A water test will analyze contaminants and Water Quality Indicators (WQIs) found in the water supply. The test should include total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH levels. UV-C Disinfection will protect you from harmful microorganisms that are leading to your failed water test.If It’s Your Well, You’re Responsible

Many Municipal and Public Water Systems Fail

Selling a Home
Many municipalities and mortgage companies require mandatory water analysis. If a failed water test occurs, it may be the seller’s responsibility to remedy the water quality.General Changes Indicating Need for a Water Test

- Nausea, diarrhea, cramping, vomiting, or headaches
- Water is off-color, cloudy, or has an odor
- Reduced water pressure
- Flooding, storm surge, or tornado activity
- Increased construction or agriculture
- Increased mining or old mine recommission (if your well is within a quarry’s pumping zone of influence including strip mining, open-pit mining, and mountaintop removal mining, or underground mining such as for coal).
- Septic system or cesspool issues
- Pipe, pump, or well casing repair
- Recently decommissioned well in your area
- If your well is newly drilled or bored larger
- Municipal water that suffers frequent boil water alerts, water main breaks and infrastructure failures
Common Types of Microorganisms Found in Failed Water Tests

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Made or Assembled in the USA of Type 304 or Type 316 stainless steel, the UV water treatment systems from Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® are constructed of the highest quality materials and use germicidal UV-C lamps to purify water. Many applications can benefit from germicidal UV-C, including large facilities when a failed water test occurs. For more information on UV-C for failed water tests, visit our application-specific page.Learn Here! Ultraviolet.com
- Learn about UV Water & Liquid Purifiers
- Download Ultraviolet Water Documents from our PDF Library
- Visit our Application-Specific Page: UV-C for Failed Water Tests
- View all the applications that can benefit from Germicidal UV-C
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- Shop UV Water Purifiers for use When You Have a Failed Water Test
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