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Water Tests: What Do the Numbers Mean?

Learn how and why to test water for chemicals, bacteria, and other pollutants.
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This publication will help homeowners translate their water test report into more understandable terms. Topics include reasons to test your water, using a certified laboratory, the typical water test report, drinking water standards, and descriptions of common pollutants.

Who is this for?

Homeowners

What will you learn?

How and why to test your water; specific explanations of drinking water standards and measurement units; the common water quality problems in Pennsylvania

Bryan Swistock
Former Senior Extension Associate; Water Resources Coordinator
Pennsylvania State University
William Sharpe, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Forest Hydrology
Pennsylvania State University
James Andrew Clark
Former Extension Water Resources Educator
Pennsylvania State University
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