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Is the water safe to drink? Find out on inspection day.

Wells are not regulated like city water, and nobody is required to retest one after it is drilled. We test the water at the house and put the results inside your report, next to every other finding.

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The bench sheet

Eleven checks. Each one comes back labeled, with the EPA reference level beside it.

01
pH
pHAcid or alkaline. Affects pipes, fixtures and taste.
02
Alk
AlkalinityHow well the water resists pH swings.
03
Cl
Total chlorineShows whether treatment is present or being overdone.
04
NO₂
NitriteA signal of contamination worth following up.
05
NO₃
NitrateCommon near farm fields and a concern for infants.
06
Cu
CopperLeaches from plumbing, especially in acidic water.
07
Fe
IronRust stains and a metallic taste in many Michigan wells.
08
Pb
LeadChecked against the EPA action level in older plumbing.
09
Col
Coliform bacteriaOn-site check for contamination from surface water or a nearby septic.
10
FeB
Iron bacteriaSlimy buildup and odor that clogs systems.
11
H₂S
Hydrogen sulfideThe rotten-egg smell, confirmed instead of guessed at.

From the tap to your report

Sample at the tap

Water is drawn from a tap you would actually drink from, so the sample reflects what comes out of the house.

Test on site

Chemistry and bacteria checks run during the visit, so there is no mailing and no waiting weeks.

Compare to EPA levels

Private wells have no official pass or fail, so every result sits beside the same EPA reference used industry-wide.

Read it in your report

Results are labeled like every other finding, not buried in a separate lab PDF.

Do I need this?

Private well

Yes. Nobody has tested it since it was drilled unless you ask.

City water

Usually not. Municipal water is already regulated and tested.

Lender asking

Many lenders want a water test before closing on a house with a well. Check with your loan officer.

Good to know

A result is a snapshot

Water changes with season and rainfall. Think of the report as the condition on inspection day.

Found something?

We tell you what the number means and what a fix usually involves, whether that is a filter, a softener or a deeper look at the well.

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