Know what is in your well water.
Samples from private wells are collected and submitted to a laboratory so you know what you are drinking.
Well Water Testing
Homes on private wells do not have a utility checking the water for them. That responsibility sits with the owner. Well water can look and taste fine and still carry bacteria or other contaminants, so testing is the only reliable way to know. A lab result gives you a real number to work from.
Caleb Charbonneau collects water samples from the property and submits them to a laboratory. The lab reports on the items tested. Results reflect the water at the time of sampling, and no single test can promise that water is safe in the future. Ask any question you like.
What the process includes.
- Sample collection from the home's tap
- Proper sample containers and handling
- Submission to a laboratory
- Bacteria testing options
- Other lab panels as requested
- Notes on the well and equipment
- Written laboratory results
- Plain language explanation of findings
The right time to call.
Three situations where this inspection earns its keep.
When buying a home with a well
Lenders and buyers often want water tested before closing. It is a smart step because the water supply is yours to manage afterward.
After a flood or storm
Heavy rain or flooding can affect a well. Testing afterward helps show if the water has been impacted, so you can decide what to do next.
When taste or color changes
A new odor, taste or discoloration is a good reason to test. Even without changes, periodic testing is a sound habit.
Good to know.
Does the test include a water treatment recommendation?
The lab reports results. If something is found, a licensed water treatment professional can recommend equipment. Caleb can help you understand the numbers, but treatment design is separate work. Think of testing as the first step and treatment as a separate decision that follows.
How often should well water be tested?
Guidance varies, but many health agencies suggest regular testing, and extra testing after floods or repairs. Your county health department can share local advice on what to test for and how often. A call to the health department is a simple, useful place to start.
Is well testing part of a home inspection?
Not as a standard part. Water quality needs laboratory analysis, so it is ordered separately. It pairs well with a full home inspection when the property has a private well. Many buyers order it together for a fuller picture of the property.
Often booked together.
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