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Big Bass Lake Water Sampling and Testing Outreach Program
In July 2021, the Big Bass Lake Community Association facilitated a private well owner water sampling and testing program. During this program, Mr. Brian Oram presented “Private Water Supply: A Pennsylvania Perspective Big Bass Lake Community”. The theme of the presentation was “Groundwater and Surface Water are Connected.”
Brian Oram, Licensed Professional Geologist
BFEnviro@PTD.net
The presentation focused on the following topics:
The Water Cycle
Well Siting / Permitting or the Lack of an Ordinance
Well Construction or the Lack of Construction Standards
Hazards In Your Community (Order a Neighborhood Hazard Report)
Components of a Well Water System
Why Test My Well Water?
The Know Your H20 Diagnostic Tool
Most Common Problems with Well Water in this Region
Well Maintenance
Get Your Water Tested for What YOU Need
Get Informed
Based on pass work in the Big Bass Lake community, the following are the most common issues and concerns with respect to water quality issues and common water quality problems. This outreach page provides direct links to the information that some, not all, of the private well owners may need:
Learn about each of the following contaminants or conditions in our Contaminants Section
Bacteria in Drinking Water
Lead in Drinking Water and potentially Corrosive Water
Corrosion (Copper, Zinc, low pH, low alkalinity, low hardness and other metals)
Iron and Manganese Issues with Drinking Water
How to Shock Disinfect at Well and the Chemical We Recommend
Get Tested
We offer or facilitate a series of options when it comes to water testing. In addition, we do offer community based or event based outreach programs.
Level 1 – Observational Self Testing
Self-Test Web App - The quick and easy way to self diagnose your water quality issues by simply answering our online questionnaire. (If you have a problem you can see, smell, taste, or causes a nuisance – give this diagnostic tool a try).
Level 2 – In-Home Self Screening Tests
Water Test Kit & TDS Combo - In-home Test with TDS Meter (Pb, Bacteria, Pesticides, Iron,Copper, NO3/NO2, Chlorine, pH, Alkalinty, Hardness)
Level 3 – Mail Order Screening Lab Test Kits
Common tests kits recommended for private well owners:
WaterCheck Deluxe - Private Well Water Screening Test with Bacteria (Comprehensive Test – Done Initially)
WaterCheck Basic - Annual Screening
Get Treatment
The products listed below may be a solution for your situation. If you would like to get any information about these products or make a purchase, click the links below to view the CrystalQuest website in a new tab or window.
If you would like to get an anonymous review of your results by Crystal Quest, we can send them a copy of your testing results without your contact information.
Point-of-Use Products
Point-of-Use Filters to Remove Trace Metals
Point-of-Use Filters to Remove Lead
Point-of-Use Filters to Remove Arsenic
Whole House Applications
Greensand Filter (Iron and Manganese)
Standard Water Softener
Salt-Free Water Conditioner (Slight Hardness Reductions)
Neutralizing Filters (low pH or acidic water)
Arsenic Removal System
Get Tools
Order a Neighborhood Environmental Hazard Report
Local Professional Water Specialist
For systems with bacterial issues, we strongly suggest working a local water treatment expert.
Cresswell Drilling
(Shock Disinfection, Water Treatment, and Pump Issues)
211 N Lackawanna Trail,
Dalton, PA 18414
Phone: 570-563-1123
CressWellDrilling.com
Duane Moyer Well Drilling
(ShockDisinfection, Well Drilling, Pump Service, and Water Treatment)
336 Gilberts Hill Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
Phone: 570-386-5508
MoyerWellDrilling.com
KnightWell Drilling
(ShockDisinfection, Well Drilling, Pump Service, and Water Treatment)
426 Main St
Gouldsboro, PA 18424
Phone: 570-842-8142
KnightWellDrilling.com
Pocono Well and Pump Service
(ShockDisinfection, Water Treatment, Pump Service, and Grinder Pump Repair)
21 Walbert Drive
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: 570-243-1679
PoconoWellandPump.com
