Your utility tests the water leaving the treatment plant — not the water coming out of your tap. Lab testing tells you what's actually reaching your glass.
Public water systems are tested and regulated, but water can change on its way to your faucet. Older service lines, aging plumbing, fixtures and water heaters can all affect what comes out of the tap, particularly in older homes.
Home Inspections by SP&D collects water samples using proper procedures and submits them to a laboratory for analysis. Testing can look for concerns such as bacteria, lead, copper, nitrates and other common contaminants, depending on the test package you choose.
Mark explains your results and what they mean, so you can decide whether filtration, plumbing updates or other steps are worthwhile.
Testing options can be tailored to the age and situation of the home.
Coliform bacteria that can indicate contamination in the water system.
Metals that can leach from older pipes, solder and fixtures.
A contaminant often associated with agricultural runoff and septic systems.
Hardness, pH and other factors affecting taste and plumbing.
Most municipal water in Middle Tennessee meets federal standards when it leaves the plant. But homes built before the 1986 federal ban on lead solder and pipes can still contain materials that affect water quality at the tap.
Testing is also useful when water tastes, smells or looks different, after plumbing work, or when a new baby or someone with health concerns joins the household.
For buyers, water testing adds one more layer of information during the inspection period — especially in older homes with original plumbing.
Mark's water quality testing service covers:
Not always, but it's worth considering for older homes, homes with original plumbing, or anytime you notice changes in taste, color or odor.
Laboratory processing time depends on the tests requested. Mark will give you an estimate when samples are collected.
Yes. Private wells aren't regulated by a utility and have their own testing priorities, such as bacteria and nitrates. See our well water testing service for homes on a well.
Mark will explain the result and the types of solutions typically used, such as filtration or plumbing replacement, so you can talk with the right professional.
Simple sampling, lab results and clear answers.
Call 561-301-7571 and Mark will recommend tests based on the home.
Mark collects water samples using proper sampling procedures.
Samples are delivered to a laboratory for testing.
You receive the lab report along with Mark's explanation.
Lab-Analyzed Water Testing • TN License #1374 • InterNACHI Certified • Serving Nashville & Middle Tennessee