📆 How Often Should You Test Your Water?

A Guide for Homes and Businesses in Montana

When’s the last time you tested your water?

If your answer is “I’m not sure,” or “Never,” — you’re not alone.

Many home and business owners assume their water is safe unless something smells, tastes, or looks off. But that assumption can lead to health risks, equipment damage, and costly surprises.

At Crisp Water Technologies, we’re here to help you stay ahead of those problems — with professional, reliable water testing tailored for Montana homes and businesses.


🔁 General Rule of Thumb: Test Your Water At Least Once a Year

Even if your water seems fine, annual testing ensures:

  • Early detection of contaminants
  • Protection for your plumbing and appliances
  • Compliance with health and safety standards (especially for businesses)

🏡 For Homeowners:

If You’re on City Water:

  • Test once a year for peace of mind — especially for lead, chlorine levels, or pipe corrosion.
  • Test immediately after renovations, pipe replacements, or local construction.

If You’re on a Private Well:

  • Minimum: Once per year
  • We recommend testing seasonally if:
    • You live near agriculture or industrial activity
    • Your well is shallow or unsealed
    • You’ve had past issues with bacteria, nitrates, or metals

🏢 For Business Owners:

Especially if you’re in:

  • Hospitality (hotels, restaurants, coffee shops)
  • Healthcare (clinics, dental offices)
  • Childcare or education
  • Real estate or rental properties

Testing every 6 months to a year ensures:

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Guest and staff safety
  • Clean, professional operations

Plus, if you’re offering water to customers, having proof of recent testing builds trust and credibility.


⚠️ Test Immediately If You Notice:

  • A sudden change in taste, smell, or color
  • Stains on sinks or laundry
  • Health symptoms without a clear cause
  • After flooding, droughts, or septic system issues nearby

🧪 Why Work with Crisp Water Technologies?

  • Local, Montana-based service
  • Knowledge of regional risks like arsenic, nitrates, and hard water
  • Fast, lab-quality results
  • Customized treatment options if issues are found

We’re not here to scare you — we’re here to give you confidence in every glass of water you drink, cook with, and bathe in.


📞 Stay Safe. Stay Informed. Stay Hydrated.

Make water testing part of your annual home or business checklist.

📞 Call: (406) 549-8868
📩 Email: crispwater@montana.com
🌐 Serving Missoula and the surrounding areas

Better water starts with better awareness. Let’s test it right.

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Crisp Water Technologies, Inc. is located in Missoula Montana USA. We are Montana State Department of Environmental Quality certified water operators and have been in the "Water" industry in Western Montana for 32 years! We specialize in water testing & treatment and water system operations and maintenance. We have a certified water testing lab called Water Technologies Laboratory and we wholesale water filters, softeners, and ultraviolet light disinfection systems.

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