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About Us
My Story
We have lived and worked in the backcountry of San Diego County all of our lives. We are proud to offer our services and credentials in the field of well water testing, flow testing and disinfection for the purposes of drinking water within the backcountry community. Before I found the path to my current career, my wife and I worked a handy-man and construction clean up business. It went well for a while but at the end of the day it truly was not sustainable. We made the decision to head back to school and re-educate, so that I may be successful in a new trade. Some years later I came out with a few degrees in Water treatment and Wastewater treatment, I currently work in the industry today and hold state certifications in Distribution, Water treatment and Wastewater treatment. The need for sampling water for potability and well water testing in the backcountry for private wells, small community water systems and other water quality testing is growing, and we look forward to serving the community.
Chlorination, Disinfection, and De-chlorination
All new and repaired wells should be disinfected prior to water sampling. An option for disinfection is the use of a sodium hypochlorite (NSF Standard 60 chlorine bleach) solution and subsequently de-chlorinated prior to water sampling.
Bacteriological sampling
Bacteriological Testing is for the presence of total coliform and E. coli bacteria. Coliform bacteria are a commonly used bacterial indicator of the sanitary quality of water. These bacteria are found in the intestinal tract of humans and animals, and in soil and water that has been subject to contamination from dust, insects, birds, small animals, sewage, or surface drainage. Contamination by these bacteria can occur during construction of water wells or through the repair, maintenance or deterioration of older wells. Absence of coliforms and E. coli indicates the water meets bacteriological standards as a potable water source.
Well Water Sampling & Testing
Drinking Water Testing for Potability, also known as Bacteriological Testing, or Coliform Bacteria testing.
Backcountry analytical provides water sampling and analysis performed by an ELAP certified Lab for the purpose of drinking water for community water systems, small community water systems, and private and agricultural wells. All drinking waters should be tested for Potability using a coliform bacteria test. A test result of ‘Absent’ indicates the well or distribution system is free of coliform bacterial contamination and is therefore considered potable with respect to bacteria. A result of ‘Present’ indicates the presence of coliform bacteria, and possibility of contamination from other bacteriological pathogens. Water systems with detectable coliform bacteria will need dis-infection and re-testing.
Private Well Water Sampling & Testing
Private water wells should be checked for coliform bacteria as an indicator of the well’s seal remaining intact and protecting the well from contaminated surface water or near surface waters. Private wells are often tested for other parameters beyond coliform bacteria. Private water well test packages include tests for common nuisance conditions related to excess iron, manganese, sulfides or hardness, as well as health related tests for excess nitrate, arsenic, or lead.
Well Flow Test/ Flow test certification
Well flow test is a specific test to calculate the amount of water that can be pumped from through a well water system into a home. It’s important to gauge the maximum and minimum rate at which water can be safely pumped through the system. The calculation is measured by duration, flow rate, and well water level.
Irrigation Well Water Sampling & Testing
Irrigation wells are tested for agriculturally relevant parameters such as total dissolved solids, boron, sodium, chloride, sulfate, as well as iron and manganese that can be associated with biofilms that can clog drip emitters.