Nutrients and Minerals in Water

pH, Fluoride, Nitrate/Nitrogen, Chloride, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

When requesting a New Well Series in the Tests Requested section of the Chemical Water Testing Form the following tests will be performed:  pH, fluoride, chloride, nitrate/nitrogen, sulfate, iron, manganese, and lead.

Chemistry

pH - electrometrically using either a glass electrode in combination with a reference potential or a combination electrode attached to a pH meter or automatic titrator.

Fluoride, Nitrate/Nitrogen, Chloride, Sulfate – anions of interest are separated and measured by ion chromatography.

Total Dissolved Solids(TDS) -  gravimetric analysis

1 L cubitainer

Nitrate/Nitrogen – Must be tested within 14 days of collection.

TDS – Must be tested within 7 days of collection

Chemical Water Sample Collection Instructions

No special conditions.

Private - Private drinking water supplies (well water) is conducted in circumstances where public health is threatened.  Must be submitted by an Environmental Public Health Specialist or Environmental Specialist employed by a Public Health Agency for all drinking water supply analysis.

In instances where private drinking water supply testing is requested but public health is not impacted, testing should be conducted by private laboratories.  For a list of private laboratories that are certified by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR) to conduct drinking water analysis, please contact MODNR Public Drinking Water Program at 573-751-5331.

Chemical Water Testing Single Sample Test Request Form
Chemical Water Testing Multiple Sample Test Request Form

Refer to Environmental Protection Agency’s website for contaminant level.

Incorrect specimen container
Exceeded holding times.

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Water analysis is performed weekly.  Results above the EPA contaminate level are called to the submitter.

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For information about drinking water, including contamination levels, go to the EPA website.