Franklin County Lab, LLC

11/27/2025

11/24/2025

🍁 This Thanksgiving, We’re Grateful for Clean, Safe Water 🍁
At Franklin County Lab, we’re thankful for the families and communities who trust us with their water testing and treatment needs. Whether you rely on a private well or a public water system, we’re here to ensure your water is clean, safe, and ready for every holiday meal and gathering.

From water testing to treatment solutions like softeners, UV lights, and whole-home filtration, our team is dedicated to keeping your home’s water at its best—not just during the holidays, but all year long.

🦃 As you count your blessings this Thanksgiving, let us help you make clean water one of them.

👉 If you need water testing, system installation, or have questions about your water quality, give us a call or send us a message—we’re here to help!

11/21/2025

🏠 Buying or Selling a Home with a Private Well? Read This! 💧

If you’re on a private well, keep in mind that different loans have different water testing requirements. FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional loans may all ask for specific tests before you can close.

We’ve seen it happen too many times—everything is ready for closing, and then the underwriter waits until the last minute to request a water test… which can delay your closing date.

At Franklin County Lab, we’re here to help you avoid the stress. We can get your testing done quickly so you stay on track.

💧 Fast Results
💧 Local, Reliable Service

Let us know how we can help!

If you’re in the process of buying or selling a home and need well water testing, give us a call 636.583.9288. We want to make sure you get to the closing table on time!

11/21/2025

🚨 Bacteria in Well Water: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You 🚨
If you’re on a private well, it’s important to know that coliform and E. coli bacteria can get into your water without any warning signs. You can’t see it. You can’t smell it. You can’t taste it. That’s why routine testing is your best protection.

🌱 How do bacteria get in?
Even a small opening in your well cap, cracked casing, flooding, or pests like ants and mice can introduce bacteria into your water supply. Once it’s in there, every tap in your home is affected.

🧪 Why testing matters:
Bacterial contamination is one of the most common issues found in private wells—and it often goes unnoticed until someone gets sick. Regular testing helps you catch problems early and keep your family safe.

🔍 What we do:
At Franklin County Lab, we provide state-certified coliform and E. coli testing, fast results, and guidance on what steps to take if your water comes back positive. Whether you need resampling, system shock chlorination, or further troubleshooting, we’re here to help from start to finish.

💧 Keep your family safe. Stay ahead of contamination.
👉 Call 636.583.9288 or message us today to schedule your bacteria test. We’re always happy to answer questions and guide you through the process.

11/20/2025

🌊 Struggling with Hard Water? We Can Help!

Hard water can be tough on your home—leaving buildup on faucets, drying out skin, and shortening the lifespan of appliances. Whether you're on a private well or a public water system, we offer reliable solutions to soften and improve your water quality.

At Franklin County Lab, we install high-quality Water Softeners and Reverse Osmosis Systems from Water-Right, an AMERICAN-MADE company known for durable, dependable products.

If you’re noticing hard water issues or just want better-quality water throughout your home, we’re here to help.

💧 Message us today for a quote or to schedule an installation!

11/20/2025

🌊 WELL WATER WEDNESDAY 🌊
Did you know that if you're on a private well, you are responsible for making sure your water is safe to drink?

Many homeowners don’t realize how easily a well can become contaminated. Something as simple as a loose or damaged well cap can allow ants, insects, and even small animals to get inside—bringing bacteria and other contaminants with them.

✔️ A properly sealed well cap is your first line of defense.
✔️ Regular water testing helps catch problems early.
✔️ And if something’s wrong, Franklin County Lab is here to help with testing, treatment, and well protection solutions.

If you’re unsure about the condition of your well or the safety of your water, give us a call. We’ve been helping families in Franklin County and surrounding areas since 1992, and we’re always happy to answer questions. Give us a call 636.583.9288

💧 Your water should be safe. We can help make sure it is. 💧

08/26/2025

We want to give a big thanks to Franklin County Lab, LLC, a Gold Sponsor for the 9th Annual Piggyback Dash 10K, 5K, 2K presented by Cregger Family Dentistry.

In business since 1992, Franklin County Lab is a privately owned, independent state-licensed laboratory that tests drinking water for public water systems and for individuals with private wells. Whether it’s installation, maintenance, or repairs, their licensed water operators got you covered. Check them out at http://www.franklincountylab.com/ or give them a call at (636) 583-9288 to get started today.

07/25/2025

🚿 Does Your Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs? Here’s What You Need to Know! 🥚💨

If you’re noticing a “rotten egg” smell in your drinking water, don’t panic! This odor is typically caused by sulfur bacteria or hydrogen sulfide gas in your water.

👨‍🔧 Possible Causes & Easy Fixes:

✅ Water Heater: The smell may be coming from your water heater’s anode rod, which can be replaced easily to solve the problem.

✅ Your Well: Sometimes, the odor is coming directly from your well water. A well chlorination can often take care of the issue.

✅ Persistent Issues: If the smell keeps coming back, you may need to consider adding a sulfur filter to your home.

Having trouble figuring out the source? We’re always happy to help answer questions about your water quality and guide you on next steps to keep your water clean and safe for your family.

💧 Franklin County Lab – Local, family-owned, here to keep your water clean!

📞 Call us anytime if you have concerns about your water! 636.583.9288

06/19/2025

📣 We’re Open Today – Thursday, June 19th

Today is Juneteenth, a day of reflection and significance in our country’s history. While we honor its importance, we also want to let our customers know that Franklin County Lab is open and accepting water samples as usual today.

If you have any questions or need to drop off a sample, we’re here to help!

💧 Open regular hours
📍 Drop-off samples at our office
📞 Call us with any questions - 636.583.9288

Wishing everyone a meaningful day.

06/12/2025

DIY Water Filter Challenge! 💧🔧

Have you ever tried making your own mini water filter with a 2-liter bottle? It’s a fun project for kids and a great way to learn about water filtration!

Want instructions? Drop a 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ below and we’ll share a step-by-step!