Banks and mortgage companies are now regularly requiring that a water test be done on all properties that use well water before they will approve the transaction. While this may be viewed as one more nit-picky requirement to satisfy the lender, it is very important, especially to the buyer. The bank or mortgage company requires that a laboratory test be done on the water, by a State Certified Laboratory. The tests vary, but essentially, they are looking to see if the water meets potability requirements. To determine if water is drinkable, the test should include items such as bacteria, lead, nitrate, and nitrite among other parameters.
More extensive tests are always available, but can get quite costly.
Usually tests that cover items such as gasoline and pesticides are only done if there is suspected contamination. There are many water treatment options available to homeowners, if that should become necessary. Click here to order a water test.