ETR Labs - Water testing, radon testing, mold testing, industrial solutions

Leominster, MA.  May 21, 2013.  Environmental Testing and Research (ETR) Laboratories, Inc. of Leominster announced that today, that they completed the initial presentation of the REACT course to be offered to real estate professionals. REACT (Realty Environmental Access Core Training) is designed to keep RE agents and brokers fully versed on radon and private well water as to the effect they can have on a property sale.

Cathi DeCiero,
Prudential Prime Properties

This REACT presentation was made at the request of Cathi DeCiero of Prudential Prime Properties (PPP) headquartered in Maynard, MA and was opened to all real estate professional. PPP has 288 agents and employees in 19 offices located in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine.  The training was held in the Conference Room at ETR Laboratories.

Those attending were provided a review of radon and private well water as they affect the value of real estate.  The US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has published these finding widely.  The findings state that radon can be a serious health hazard.  The EPA publicity of the effects of radon has adversely affected the value of houses where radon is at elevated levels.  While remediation is an option, that option is also costly.  Having a clear understanding of the significance of the level of radon in a house assists agents to better evaluate property values.

While only about 15% of homes in the US  are served by private water wells, in some communities in New England, 100% of the homes have private wells.  The good news is that the majority of these wells have among the best drinking water available. Many more can have great water with minor changes. Understanding how to spot issues with a well is part of the REACT Training.

Enough wells have issues that most authorities recommend water quality testing prior to closing of all transaction where a well is in use. As with the level of radon, the quality of the well water affects property values.

ETR Laboratories’ Greg Aldrich reviewed many of the parameters that effect property values.  With the level of testing necessary to have a reliable report on the water quality.

Greg Aldrich
ETR Laboratories

assistance of Laboratory Director, Eric Koslowski, those attending the training saw many examples that demonstrate how a well should be constructed and some of the signs of improper construction.  Additionally, Aldrich and Koslowski discussed the

ETR Laboratories is a full service analytical lab specializing in private well water and radon testing.  Established in 1995, ETR has tested well water and radon for clients throughout the US and around the world.  Eric Koslowski, the Laboratory Director has over 30 years experience testing well water and consulting clients regard the results of their analysis.  The Laboratory staff is always welcome to assist with testing and consulting regarding either radon or private drinking water.

We are also available to conduct seminars for your organization.  The REACT seminar will be available in Webinar format soon. The Laboratory is open Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm and can be reached at (978) 840-2941 or info@etrlabs.com for general information or seminars@etrlabs.com discuss scheduling a seminars.