PURE-TEST WATER LABORATORY Publications about Water What do the Numbers Mean? A Comprehensive Guide to Water Tests and Contaminants Shock Chlorination of Wells & Springs Water Testing: A Brief Summary of Elements to be tested Water Softeners: An Explanation of their function Nitrates in Drinking Water: Facts and Solutions Magnetic Water Treatment Devices (ScaleBan Etc.) Lead in Drinking Water Iron and Manganese in Private Water Systems Hydrogen Sulfide (Rotten Egg Odor) How to Interpret a Water Analysis Report: A short summary Home Water Treatment: A Brief Commentary Home Water Testing from USEPA Giardia Drinking Water Standards: Details from the USEPA Coliform Bacteria Well Water Testing: Centers for Disease Control Bottled Water Facts Bacteria in your water