Private Water Well Quantity & Quality Testing

What is Real Estate Water Testing?

When buying or selling a property with a private well, lenders and informed buyers require verification that the water system can deliver adequate quantity and safe-to-drink quality.

Quantity vs Quality Testing-

What is the difference?

Quantity Testing: Water Flow & Pressure

The properties private water system will be evaluated for capabilities ,performance and current regulatory compliance.

Quality Testing:

Lenders typically require some or all of the following testing for these contaminants:

  • Total Coliform Bacteria

  • E. coli

  • Nitrates and Nitrites*

*Additional Chemical/Compounds may be tested for by request with sufficient prior notification.  Additional sample recovery and lab fees can be quoted at that time.

  1. Visual System Inspection

  2. Flow & System Operation / Testing

  3. Water Sample Collection (to Certified Lab)

  4. Lab Analysis & Report Delivery

Our Real Estate Testing Process

  • Certified quantity test results -flow rate

  • Certified laboratory test results for Bacteria (Coliform, E-Coli)

  • Detailed description of current pumping system

  • Evaluation of performance improvement options if possible

  • Certification that testing was performed by experienced, qualified professionals in the groundwater industry.

Report Includes

Who Orders This Service?

  • Real estate agents coordinating property transactions

  • Mortgage lenders requiring compliance verification

  • Homebuyers wanting water quality assurance before purchase

  • Home sellers demonstrating system quality to potential buyers or desiring system improvement

Call to Schedule This Service

937-271-7105