Independent

Northern Utility Services is Alaska’s trusted independent water and wastewater sampling contractor. Our state certified water and wastewater operators will take your samples precisely and quickly, and our partnership with a local testing lab means that we can have results in as little as 36 hours*.

Experienced

NUS has over 20 years of experience in drinking water regulatory compliance and monitoring. Our operators take hundreds of water and wastewater samples per year, ensuring the water quality for thousands of Alaskans. Water is our passion, and we will use that passion to serve you.

Serving Alaska

Our primary operating area is in Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, Palmer & Wasilla, however, we often work as far north as Talkeetna and are in the Kenai/Soldotna area at least once a month. Inspections & water testing outside the Anchorage/Mat-su area will include a charge for travel time.

Alaska Real Estate Kit

If you are selling your home in the Municipality of Anchorage, or have buyers using a VA or FHA loan to purchase your home, this is the test package for you. To prove that your water is safe, we test for the three most common and dangerous water contaminants: Nitrates, and Coliform Bacteria.

Well Kit 1

If you have never had your well water tested, or if your well hasn’t been tested in many years, we suggest that you start with the Well Kit 1 Package. Coliform Bacteria testing will indicate if surface contamination is entering your well. Arsenic is common in ground water but levels above 10 parts per billion are considered dangerous. Arsenic levels rarely fluctuate. Nitrates can be harmful to children, and elevated levels indicate interference from nearby septic systems or surface contamination. Nitrates in well water can fluctuate seasonally due to ground water flow and surface run off. If your well water has a Nitrate value over 5.0 Mg/L (milligrams per litre) we suggest getting a nitrate sample at least every year, preferably every 6 months.

Your water well is your source of safe, potable drinking water. For your safety, the wellhead (pictured) should be inspected on a regular basis. If the wellhead is not properly secured, your well can easily be contaminated with anything from fertilizer to small rodents.

Pressure Tank Inspection

Every home with a private well should have a pressure tank. This pressure tank acts as a buffer in the water system and keeps the water pressure in the home consistent. The pressure tank should be half-filled with water and the rest should be pressurized air. This air buffer allows the house to maintain a consistent water pressure, increasing the life of the well pump.

After 5+ years, it is possible for the air charge to go away, causing the pressure tank to fill up with water. As a part of our well inspection, we will include a check to ensure your tank has the appropriate air charge. We will also inspect your check valve to ensure it is working properly.