Why Water Quality Testing?
When you make an offer to purchase a house with a private well, perform a test to analyze water quality. Make your contract contingent on obtaining the desired test results. Use a state-certified laboratory, and if you are allowed to draw water samples yourself, be sure to follow the instructions carefully. The EPA recommends that you test well water annually for nitrates and coliform bacteria, but the lab may suggest additional tests important for your specific property or region, such as: • Testing for pesticides if the home is built on the site of an old orchard or farm. • Testing for volatile organic chemicals if an oil tank is buried on the property, or if commercial storage tanks are buried nearby. • Testing for lead if the home has lead pipes. • Lead tests are important for homes with public water, too, since contamination occurs after the water enters the plumbing. In order to schedule a Water Quality Test, please call Patti at (561) 784-8811 – OR – (954) 298-1128 The results o
