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When purchasing a home in Montana it is very common to have your own well. If you have never owned a property being on your own well can be a bit intimidating. How will you know if your pump is going to fail? Good question.
Safe Home Environmental is a solutions-based testing company that is here to help you determine the condition of your property and your well and all associated components.
There are three types of private drinking water wells: dug, driven, and drilled. Proper well construction and continued maintenance are keys to the safety of your water supply. Your state water-well contractor licensing agency, local health department, or local water system professional can provide information on well construction. The well should be located so rainwater flows away from it. Rainwater can pick up harmful bacteria and chemicals on the land’s surface. If this water pools near your well, it can seep into it, potentially causing health problems.
Water-well drillers and pump-well installers are listed in the state directory here. The contractor should be bonded and insured. Make certain your groundwater contractor is registered or licensed.
Many homeowners tend to forget the value of good maintenance until problems reach crisis levels. That can be expensive. It’s better to maintain your well, find problems early, and correct them to protect your well’s performance. Keep up-to-date records of well installation and repairs, plus pumping and water tests. Such records can help spot changes and possible problems with your water system. If you have problems, ask a local expert to check your well construction and maintenance records. He or she can see if your system is adequate or needs work.
Protect your own well area. Be careful about the storage and disposal of household and lawn-care chemicals and wastes. Good farmers and gardeners minimize the use of fertilizers and pesticides. Take steps to reduce erosion and prevent surface water runoff. Regularly check underground storage tanks that hold home heating oil, diesel, or gasoline. Make sure your well is protected from livestock, pets, and wildlife waste.
When we test your water delivery system we will look at each component of your system. A typical system will have a well pump, pressure tank, well cap, power & controller, and plumbing.
We will identify any type of degradation of each component and perform a flow water test before and after a draw-down situation.
We will also monitor the amount of current that your well pump is using. Too little or too much current can let us know that the pump is about to fail or if the well is not performing as it should.
Let us verify the water delivery system’s performance to put your mind at ease.
Our technical staff holds IAC2 certification for indoor air quality and our senior team members are certified by both DEQ and NRPP for environmental quality and radon proficiency.
Water, Radon, Mold, Meth, Asbestos, Lead-Based Paint, and more.
We're here to answer any questions you have about your testing.
Radon testing (short & long term), Radon Mitigation, Mold testing (Direct, Air, & Dust Sampling), Water Quality testing (Bacterial, Metal’s, Custom), Asbestos testing (Bulk Sampling), Lead-based paint testing, and Meth residue testing.
Testing will help you discover an increase health risk in your living environment.
Radon over 2 pCi/L can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer.
The presence of mold in your home can lead to increased health risks and also deteriorate the structure of your home.
Impurities in your drinking water and lead to an increased health risk.
If your home is older and contains either asbestos or lead-based paint this will change how you perform updates on your home.
Methamphetamine is a dangerous substance particularly for young children. When buying a new home, testing for meth residue is a must.
Call 406-961-9602 to schedule your service.
Once on the schedule you will receive an email that provides a link to your online portal. Through your customer portal you can sign agreements, pay for your services, and review the report when it is available.
For Radon (short term), Bacterial Water testing, Mold, Asbestos, Lead-based paint your results will be available within 2 – 3 days.
For Radon (long term), Metals or Custom Water testing & Meth testing the results will be available within 8 – 15 days, depending. Some of these longer term tests can be improved by paying for a rush on the order at time of service.
Some of these tests can be perform directly by you using over the counter test kits or through local lab providers.
Safe Home offers certified technicians to perform these testing services. Our radon units are calibrated annually in the lab and comply with the highest standards set by AARST.
We send our samples for water, mold, asbestos, and meth to analytical labs that are certified at the highest level. Let us take care of the testing concerns you have so that you can focus on the best things in life.
Pricing is based upon specific services desire and will typically range from $150 – $500.
Radon Mitigation services will range from $1999 and above.
If a test result does come back contaminated, Safe Home will recommend local remediation specialists to work with you to restore your home.
If you do have high radon levels in your home, Safe Home is a certified Radon Mitigation Specialist and can work with you to reduce the radon levels.
Safe Home does offering radon monitoring services using the Luft Monitor.
The EPA does recommend testing for radon every 2 years for homes that have been mitigated.
Safe Home Environmental, LLC provides quality home testing services in and around Western Montana including Missoula, Ravalli, Granite, Powell, Silverbow, Lake & surrounding areas.