Beersmith Water make up

[thedude123]

I downloaded my local water departments water report but it does not have most of the stuff that beersmith asks for, i.e. bicarbonates, calcium, and I think a few others. How would I get this information?

 

[jds]

I think you have two options:

Call the utility and talk to a chemist, or take a sample and send to a water lab. Where in MA are you?

 

[thedude123]

Dracut, right next to lowell. I would send it to a lab but how much would that cost me? The thing with calling the water company is my house's water is from a private water tank that only supplies my neighborhood.

 

[FlyingHorse]

I would send it to a lab but how much would that cost me?

http://www.wardlab.com/

$16.50, you want test W-6 (click the "Fee Schedule" link, then "Water Analysis" and scroll down a little)

 

[jds]

Dracut, right next to lowell. I would send it to a lab but how much would that cost me? The thing with calling the water company is my house's water is from a private water tank that only supplies my neighborhood.

But what is the source of the water in the tank? If it's well water, then you'll probably need an outside analysis.

 

[JVD_X]

I 3rd ward labs... they have good prices, quick turn-around, and fantastic customer service.

 

[thedude123]

That is a good question I am not sure where the water comes from. I know that Dracut gets a large portion of their water from Lowell. I should probably look into this.