How to Read Well Water Lab Report Units

Always compare a result with the correct unit. Nitrate as nitrogen is not the same as nitrate as nitrate, ppb is much smaller than mg/L, and bacteria are often reported as present or absent.

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Nitrate
Arsenic
Lead
Bacteria
pH
Hardness

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Find the analyte name exactly as written on the lab report.
Check the unit before comparing to a limit or treatment claim.
Prioritize present/absent bacteria, nitrate, arsenic, lead, and other health flags.
Use the app to keep each result, unit, and retest date together.

FAQ

Is mg/L the same as ppm?

For many water results, mg/L is approximately ppm, but always follow the lab's units and contaminant-specific guidance.

Is ppb the same as ug/L?

For water, ppb is commonly equivalent to micrograms per liter, written as ug/L or mcg/L.

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