Water Quality Testing
in Augusta, GA
You cannot see, taste, or smell lead in your water, but it can be there. Augusta Home & Property Inspection LLC (AHPI) provides water quality testing in Augusta, GA with a special emphasis on LEAD testing for homes with lead pipes, lead solder, or older plumbing fixtures.
Many Augusta-area homes built before 1986 have plumbing that contains lead. Lead service lines, lead solder on copper pipes, and older brass fixtures can leach lead into drinking water, especially where water is corrosive or a home has sat vacant. Lead exposure is dangerous for everyone, but it is especially harmful to children and pregnant women.
LEAD Testing: Our Priority
We test for lead from lead pipes and plumbing components. If your home has a lead service line, lead solder, or you are concerned about older plumbing, we collect water samples following proper protocols and have them analyzed by an accredited laboratory. We also visually inspect accessible plumbing to identify lead pipes and lead solder.
What Our Water Quality Testing Covers
Lead from pipes, solder, and fixtures
Copper, iron, and manganese
pH, hardness, and total dissolved solids
Chlorine and chloramines
Nitrates and nitrites
Bacteria (coliform and E. coli) for well water
Additional contaminants available upon request
Why Water Quality Testing Matters in Augusta
Augusta's water comes from the Savannah River and local wells. While municipal water is treated, lead can enter drinking water through your home's own plumbing after it leaves the treatment plant. Homes on private wells have no treatment at all. Our agricultural surroundings also make nitrates and bacteria a concern for well owners. Knowing what is in your water protects your family's health.
When to Test Your Water
Buying an older home: Essential for pre-1986 homes with original plumbing.
Lead pipes or solder suspected: Test before you drink the water.
Private well: Test annually and whenever buying a home on a well.
Pregnant or young children in the home: Lead is most dangerous to developing brains.
Strange taste, odor, or staining: May indicate water quality issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you test for lead? We collect first-draw and flushed water samples following EPA protocols and send them to an accredited laboratory for analysis.
What if lead is found? We will explain your results and recommend next steps, which may include filtration, pipe replacement, or flushing protocols.
How long do results take? Laboratory results typically return within 5 to 7 business days.
Ready to Test Your Water Quality?
Protect your family. Call (706) 955-6928 or schedule your inspection online today.
We proudly serve Augusta, Waynesboro, Thomson, Wrens, Gray, Eatonton, Milledgeville, Lake Oconee, Macon, Warner Robins, McDuffie County, Wilkes County, and surrounding areas.