By the time it reaches your home, it’s easy to forget that water must undergo many specialized steps before it can be deemed safe for human use. That’s why the pros at GeoTek Alaska of Anchorage offer reliable groundwater sampling services. With their help, you can ensure your water supply is free from harmful contaminants. Here, the experts of GeoTek Alaska explain the basics of groundwater sampling and its role in maintaining your health.

Groundwater sampling is an integral part of public water system maintenance and well monitoring. Because the water used in homes and offices comes from the ground, it needs to be checked periodically to ensure it’s safe to consume. Similarly, if you’re about to install a new well, there’s no point in investing time and money when you’re not sure whether the groundwater is clean. That’s why well owners, water district administrators, and many other types of people and organizations have experts sample their water for testing and analysis purposes.

At GeoTek Alaska, they rely on a “screen point” approach to groundwater sampling. For a temporary well, they insert a thin metal probe into the ground to extract a water sample. With permanent wells, sampling often occurs after stagnant water has been purged and replaced with fresh groundwater. 

GeoTek Alaska stands out by using equipment designed specifically for each task. For example, screen point tools are sealed tight to ensure no “formation fluids” sneak in before acquiring a groundwater sample. This feature is vital because if the integrity of the sample is compromised, the professionals won’t reach accurate results when analyzing it.

The drilling professionals at GeoTek Alaska understand that when it comes to the safety of your water supply, there’s no room for error. That’s why they only use the best tools and techniques available. To learn more about what these groundwater sampling experts can do for you, contact them online or call (907) 569-5900.