Farmington, Strafford County
Well Water Treatment in Farmington, New Hampshire
Farmington is a rural Strafford County town where most homes run on private bedrock wells in the arsenic belt. A licensed local contractor can test your well and recommend the right system. Start with a free in-home water test and quote.
Why Farmington wells carry these contaminants
Farmington is a rural Strafford County town of about 6,700 people in the valley of the Cocheco River, with the Ela and Mad rivers also running through it. A little under two-thirds of its occupied homes are owner-occupied, and outside the village center most households rely on private bedrock wells.
Farmington sits in the southeastern New Hampshire arsenic belt. A USGS study of private bedrock wells in the region found that about 21 percent of wells in Hillsborough and Strafford counties exceeded the federal arsenic limit of 10 micrograms per liter, a higher rate than the state as a whole.
Because New Hampshire's standard is a strict 5 parts per billion and no agency tests private wells, a Farmington well owner finds out what is in the water only by testing. Uranium and radon from the same bedrock are worth checking at the same time.
Around Farmington
- Cocheco River
- Mad River
- Ela River
- Downtown Farmington
- Blue Job Mountain
Water treatment services available in Farmington
These services are provided by the licensed local contractor you are matched with, sized to your Farmington well and your home.
Arsenic Treatment
The highest-intent concern on New Hampshire bedrock wells. A licensed contractor sizes a system to your water and the arsenic species present.
Learn moreUranium Treatment
Naturally occurring uranium turns up in parts of New Hampshire bedrock. A contractor typically addresses it with anion exchange or reverse osmosis.
Learn moreRadon in Water Treatment
Waterborne radon is distinct from airborne radon. On bedrock wells a contractor reduces it with aeration or activated carbon.
Learn moreIron and Manganese Treatment
Iron and manganese cause staining, taste, odor, and buildup. Treatment is often bundled with an arsenic or uranium system.
Learn moreWhole-House Water Treatment
Point-of-entry systems treat the water entering the whole home. This is the route to weigh when more than one contaminant is present.
Learn moreReverse Osmosis Systems
Point-of-use drinking-water systems at the kitchen tap, often paired with a whole-house system for the rest of the home.
Learn moreCommon well water issues in the Farmington area
In Farmington, arsenic is the main concern, usually with iron and manganese that stain fixtures and with uranium and radon from the bedrock. Since arsenic rates here run above the statewide average, a contractor looks carefully at the arsenic level and species before recommending a system.
How to test and treat your Farmington well
Testing is straightforward. You can send a sample to a New Hampshire accredited laboratory, order a test kit, or have the licensed local contractor we connect you with run a free in-home test. NHDES recommends a standard analysis every three to five years, with bacteria and nitrate tested yearly.
If you are buying or selling a Farmington home, water comes up at the closing table. New Hampshire requires sellers of one-to-four-family homes to disclose details about the private water supply, including the date of the most recent water test, and a separate state notification reminds buyers that radon and arsenic can occur in New Hampshire well water and that testing is recommended.
The treatment path is the same three steps everywhere we work: request a free in-home test, the contractor tests your Farmington water and reviews the results with you, and you receive a written, itemized quote with no obligation.
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See all areas we serveFarmington well water questions
Are Farmington homes mostly on wells?
Outside the village center, most Farmington homes draw from private bedrock wells, which are not tested by any agency. A test is the only way to know what is in a given well.
Is arsenic common around Farmington?
A USGS study found that about 21 percent of private bedrock wells in Hillsborough and Strafford counties exceeded the federal arsenic limit of 10 micrograms per liter, a higher rate than the state as a whole. That is why testing matters here.
How do I get a Farmington well tested?
Use a New Hampshire accredited laboratory or request a free in-home test from the licensed local contractor we connect you with. NHDES recommends a standard analysis every three to five years.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts: Farmington, New Hampshire
- USGS, Arsenic in Private Bedrock Wells in Southeastern New Hampshire (FS-051-03)
- NHDES, Private Wells
- NHDES, Suggested Water Quality Testing for Private Wells (DWGB-2-1)
- New Hampshire RSA 477:4-d (private water supply disclosure)
- New Hampshire RSA 477:4-a (radon, arsenic, and lead notification)
Get your Farmington well tested
A licensed local contractor will test your water, explain the results, and give you a written quote. No obligation.