The Private Well Owner’s Water Testing Guide: 15 Things to Check
Key Takeaways The EPA does not regulate private wells; testing is the owner's responsibility. Test at minimum once a year for bacteria, nitrates, and pH — plus more after trigger events. Some contaminants (arsenic, radon) are invisible, odorless, and tasteless. Well problems fall into two buckets: health risks and nuisance issues. A whole-home "treatment train" often combines several technologies in sequence. Why Nobody Is Testing [...]