POST-PURCHASE WELL ORIENTATION
Moved into a home with a private well?
A closing test is one snapshot. After you move in, learn the well, watch the water, and keep the records.
Request TestingKEEP WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE
Keep what you know
Test reports
Keep the report, date, and sample location.
Well & equipment records
Keep permits, drilling and repair records, equipment information, and service history.
What you notice
Notice odor, stains, sediment, taste, pressure, or clarity.
FIRST WEEKS IN THE HOME
Get to know the water
Normal household use often tells you more than a closing-day snapshot. Learn what you have before making treatment decisions.
View local water resourcesAFTER YOU MOVE IN