Having issue understanding my areas water quality report online. can anyone help?

[dinosaur_rides]

http://www.amwater.com/ccr/shorthills.pdf

that's what I got, and I downloaded bru'n water and I cannot for the life of me figure out anything in there even after reading over things and helpful hints. anyone with more experience able to lend a helping hand?

 

[bob1852]

That's a contaminant analysis and not really applicable for brewing...

 

[ajdelange]

Best route for you is to send a sample off to Ward Labs. They have inexpensive tests designed for brewers. The report will give you values you can plug into brewing spreadsheets.

 

[dinosaur_rides]

That's a contaminant analysis and not really applicable for brewing...

well that would make sense as to why I felt like an idiot haha thanks

 

[dinosaur_rides]

Best route for you is to send a sample off to Ward Labs. They have inexpensive tests designed for brewers. The report will give you values you can plug into brewing spreadsheets.

yea I felt like I needed to do that but was hoping the Internet would help first

 

[dinosaur_rides]

Best route for you is to send a sample off to Ward Labs. They have inexpensive tests designed for brewers. The report will give you values you can plug into brewing spreadsheets.

yea I figured I would probably have to do that. but was hoping internet had solutions first...oh well. thanks

 

[bob1852]

You could also email the water company and ask if they measure calcium, magnesium, sulfate, chloride, bicarbonate, alkalinity, etc...

But, sending off a sample to Ward's Lab, as AJ mentioned, is your best (and most accurate) option.

Though, keep in mind that your source water may change during the year, so even sending a sample to Ward's is just a single data point...