How To Handle Unexpected Contaminants In Water

When testing finds contaminants in the groundwater in a construction or infrastructure repair site, a temporary water treatment solution may be required. With a bit of luck and a good partner, the right treatment technologies can be identified, set up, and run with minimal downtime. That should be the end of the problem, right?

Sometimes, perhaps, but not always. The unfortunate reality is that groundwater composition can change, and new contaminants can be identified after a treatment solution has been established. This can be frustrating, especially for those businesses that do not have in-house water or environmental specialists, as it may result in additional downtime and unexpected costs.

The first thing businesses need to understand is that the presence of new contaminants does not mean someone failed at their job. Water is dynamic and change in composition is normal. This article will discuss the most common reasons why contaminant composition in water changes over time, as well as what businesses can do when that happens.