What to Test For in Banning Wells
The geology in Banning — San Gorgonio Pass alluvial fan and granite — directly determines what contaminants you're likely to find in your well water.
Common Contaminants in Banning
Based on local geology and decades of testing Banning wells, here's what we typically find:
- Water hardness: 12-20 grains — this causes scale buildup on fixtures, water heaters, and appliances
- Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 450-900 ppm — affects taste and can indicate other contaminants
- Specific to San Gorgonio Pass alluvial fan and granite: moderate to hard water (12-20 grains), high TDS in some areas
Why Banning Water Has These Issues
San Gorgonio Pass wind corridor - famous for wind turbines. Pass area gets extreme winds and temp swings. Growing city but outlying areas still well-dependent. I-10 corridor city.
This geological context explains why Banning wells commonly show: moderate to hard water (12-20 grains), high TDS in some areas.
Neighborhood-Specific Concerns
- North Banning: moderate to hard water (12-20 grains), high TDS in some areas
- South Banning: moderate to hard water (12-20 grains), high TDS in some areas
- Sun Lakes: moderate to hard water (12-20 grains), high TDS in some areas
- Smith Creek: moderate to hard water (12-20 grains), high TDS in some areas
Our Banning Water Testing Process
- Sample collection: We come to your Banning property and collect samples from the well
- Laboratory analysis: Certified lab tests for bacteria, minerals, metals, and contaminants
- Results interpretation: We explain what the numbers mean for your specific property
- Treatment recommendations: Based on your water quality, we recommend filtration, softening, or other treatment
Recommended Tests for Banning Wells
- Basic test: Bacteria, nitrates, pH, hardness, TDS
- Mineral panel: Iron, manganese, sulfate (critical for San Gorgonio Pass alluvial fan and granite)
- Extended panel: Arsenic, uranium, radon (if applicable to your neighborhood)
When to Test Your Banning Well
- Buying or selling a home in North Banning, South Banning, Sun Lakes, Smith Creek, Potrero area
- Annual testing (recommended for all Banning wells)
- After pump repair or well service
- If you notice taste, odor, or staining issues
- After heavy rains or drought (affects San Gorgonio Pass alluvial fan and granite aquifers)
Schedule water testing in Banning
Call (760) 440-8520 or request service online.