What to Test For in Loma Linda Wells
The geology in Loma Linda — San Bernardino alluvial deposits — directly determines what contaminants you're likely to find in your well water.
Common Contaminants in Loma Linda
Based on local geology and decades of testing Loma Linda wells, here's what we typically find:
- Water hardness: 12-18 grains — this causes scale buildup on fixtures, water heaters, and appliances
- Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 450-800 ppm — affects taste and can indicate other contaminants
- Specific to San Bernardino alluvial deposits: hard water (12-18 grains), nitrates, moderate TDS
Why Loma Linda Water Has These Issues
Home of Loma Linda University Medical Center - major Seventh-day Adventist medical community. Mostly on municipal water but some outlying properties use wells. Good alluvial yields. Adjacent to Redlands and San Bernardino.
This geological context explains why Loma Linda wells commonly show: hard water (12-18 grains), nitrates, moderate TDS.
Neighborhood-Specific Concerns
- South Loma Linda: hard water (12-18 grains), nitrates, moderate TDS
- North Loma Linda: hard water (12-18 grains), nitrates, moderate TDS
- University area: hard water (12-18 grains), nitrates, moderate TDS
- Barton Road corridor: hard water (12-18 grains), nitrates, moderate TDS
Our Loma Linda Water Testing Process
- Sample collection: We come to your Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda Wells
- Basic test: Bacteria, nitrates, pH, hardness, TDS
- Mineral panel: Iron, manganese, sulfate (critical for San Bernardino alluvial deposits)
- Extended panel: Arsenic, uranium, radon (if applicable to your neighborhood)
When to Test Your Loma Linda Well
- Buying or selling a home in South Loma Linda, North Loma Linda, University area, Barton Road corridor, Van Leuven area
- Annual testing (recommended for all Loma Linda wells)
- After pump repair or well service
- If you notice taste, odor, or staining issues
- After heavy rains or drought (affects San Bernardino alluvial deposits aquifers)
Schedule water testing in Loma Linda
Call (760) 440-8520 or request service online.