The EPA is responsible for the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, which are health-related standards that establish the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). MCLs are the maximum permissible level of a contaminant in water delivered to users of a public water system. MCLs are enforceable under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The maximum levels for some of the most commonly found contaminants are:
| Bacteria Lead Pesticides (atrazine) Pesticides (simazine) Total Nitrate/Nitrite Nitrite Total Chlorine pH Total Hardness | None Below 15 ppb (parts per billion) Below 3 ppb Below 4 ppb Below 10.0 ppm (parts per million) Below 1.0 ppm Below 4 ppm 6.5 to 8.5 50 ppm or less |
A laboratory test on your drinking water will measure bacteria (total coliform, E. coli), lead, nitrate, nitrite, total nitrate/nitrite, pH, iron, and turbidity, and will provide an exact measurement of contaminants. The laboratory test takes three to five days to complete and the results will be emailed to you. For more information on private wells, please see Drinking Water.
Lead is a highly toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most at risk because their bodies are growing quickly. AllCheck Inspections offers two different types of lead testing.
Our on-site lead inspection involves the use of impregnated screening pads that will detect lead in building material to as little five ppm (parts per million). Up to ten different locations throughout the structure will be tested and the test results will be provided at time of inspection.
AllCheck Inspections can also provide laboratory testing when requested. These tests will provide an exact measurement in parts per million for each sample. Soil, dust, or paint samples can be taken. Typically, multiple samples are taken so an overall understanding of the entire premise can be documented. Lab tests for lead are billed per sample taken and generally take three to five days to return from the laboratory. Results will be emailed when received.
For more information see Lead.
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Recent medical studies show that mold is one of the most common causes of allergy symptoms. Certain types of mold can even cause fatal disorders. The presence of mold, fungus, and mildew can create health hazards, so homes should be tested to determine the type of mold growing in a home. Inspectors can perform swab, air, and carpet samples to determine the type of mold and the amount of mold growing in the home. Samples are sent to a laboratory for analysis and the results are generally available in five business days. It is also important to understand why mold is growing in a home. Inspectors can tell you possible reasons for mold growth and what repairs are needed to eliminate the problem. Often, simple and inexpensive repairs can eliminate the moisture issues that create an environment for mold growth.
For more information on mold, please see Mold.
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When having a rural property inspected, it is important not to forget about the septic system. The septic system is one of the least thought about systems in a home today, but is also one of the most important. AllCheck Inspections will test the septic system to insure that everything is flowing properly and to verify there are no apparent leaks or stops in the finger system. We advise that, when purchasing a home with a septic system, the septic tank be cleaned by a reputable company and that you use a bacterial agent on a regular basis.
For more information see Septic Systems.
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Radon is a deadly gas emitted from decaying Uranium and enters a house through small cracks and openings. We are continually striving to make homes more energy efficient by reducing the loss of conditioned air. Unfortunately the "tighter" we make the homes the more naturally occurring radon gas becomes trapped inside. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends radon testing on the sale of all new and existing homes and testing again every two years. Indiana is in the highest risk EPA category for radon.
Our Certified Radon Technician will place a Sun Nuclear Model 1028 Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM) on the lowest livable floor of the home for a 48 hour time period. The home should be under "Closed House Conditions" for the entire time. Occupants may still enter and exit the home but keeping open doors and windows to a minimum. Your radon test results will be appended to your Home Inspection Report.
If radon levels are tested to be too high for safe occupancy of your home, it will need to be reduced. Radon mitigation is a fairly simple process of installing a vent pipe from underneath the concrete slab or crawlspace to outside the home. The harmful gas then dissipates into the air becoming harmless.
More detailed information about Radon may be found on our Radon Information Page.