Well system inspection & Water Analysis
Water tapped by a private well is often of the highest quality. When buying a home with a private well, your home inspection should include a well system check up to ensure the well is in good working order and the quality of the water produced meets health standards.
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Your well water inspection will include:
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A visual functional flow analysis
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A visual inspection of well equipment
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A lab analysis of your water for coliform bacteria and e-coli as well as lead, copper, nitrate and nitrite
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This is not a water sampling for iron, calcium, hardness, PH, tanins and/or odor. This analysis may be provided at no charge by water a conditioning company.
Maintaining Your Well System
Although a properly constructed private well should require little routine maintenance, these tips will help protect your well system and keep it in good working order for years to come:
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Get an annual well maintenance check, including a bacterial test.
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Your well should be checked any time there is a change in taste, odor or appearance, or anytime a water supply system is serviced.
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Periodically check the well cap and casing to make sure they are in good working order. A damaged casing could cause your water to become contaminated.
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Maintain a clean zone of at least 50 feet between your well and any kennels or livestock operations.
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Do not treat the area around the well with pesticides or fertilizer.
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Keep the top of your well at least one foot above the ground. Slope the ground away from your well to allow proper drainage.
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Don't pile snow, leaves, or other materials around your well.
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Always keep your well records in a safe place.
