Well inspection
Required
A private well provides an excellent source of safe high quality drinking water and if regularly tested, can provide water quality that surpasses that of public drinking water systems. State and Federal Laws require private well water to be tested for coliform bacteria before a new well is approved for human consumption. Some local ordinances require more complete chemical analysis prior to the well being approved for human consumption. Most lenders and purchasers of existing homes require a coliform bacteria test as a condition of purchase or financing including re-finance. These requirements are typically found in the body of the real estate agreement.
If you are purchasing a home with a private well
You should consider a more extensive test. You may be able to negotiate this cost with the seller or arrange to pay for it yourself. Let Advantage’s professional staff help you with your decision.
Recommended
The Virginia Department of Health and the US EPA recommend that private wells be tested annually for coliform bacteria. This simple test ensures your water is bacteria free and safe to drink. The USEPA also recommends that private wells be tested every three years for additional contaminants that can be harmful to your health if continuously consumed overtime. These include total dissolved solids, nitrate / nitrite, lead, pH, sulfate, chloride, iron, manganese, hardness and corrosive index. Hydrogen sulfides should be included if there is as our or rotten egg smell in the cold or hot water. These parameters can also be very helpful when determining what type of water treatment system your water supply needs. This applies to private well water as well as public water supplies. Let Advantage Septic test your water and provide recommendations for water treatment options.
A private well provides an excellent source of safe high quality drinking water and if regularly tested, can provide water quality that surpasses that of public drinking water systems. State and Federal Laws require private well water to be tested for coliform bacteria before a new well is approved for human consumption. Some local ordinances require more complete chemical analysis prior to the well being approved for human consumption. Most lenders and purchasers of existing homes require a coliform bacteria test as a condition of purchase or financing including re-finance. These requirements are typically found in the body of the real estate agreement.
If you are purchasing a home with a private well
You should consider a more extensive test. You may be able to negotiate this cost with the seller or arrange to pay for it yourself. Let Advantage’s professional staff help you with your decision.
Water Testing
Advantage Septic is a leader in providing peace of mind that the water you drink is safe and the waste you produce is processed safely. The water your well delivers is a vital necessity. There are thousands of homes and businesses throughout Northern Virginia that rely on groundwater (wells) as their primary or only source of water. Because we use groundwater every day, protection of this precious resource is vital.
Groundwater quality
Groundwater quality will vary from region to region because of differences in the local geology and other environmental influences. Taste and odors may vary from time to time due to heavy rains or drought, especially water from older or shallow wells. With the increase in the use of various chemicals for cleaning, farming, and building and with the release of various pollutants or petroleum products into the environment, there is an increased chance of pollutants entering your water source. It is important that you make certain that these contaminates haven’t entered your water supply and The USEPA recommends you test your water periodically to assure it’s safety especially if your well is located near septic systems, cattle, agricultural operations, golf courses or other commercial / industrial sites.
Regular testing is simple, affordable and should be a part of every well owner’s annual to do list.
The Advantage associates are trained in proper sampling techniques and we use only certified laboratories for analysis.