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Owning a well means owning your water quality. Here's what the experts recommend.
The EPA rules that protect public drinking water don't apply to private wells. Testing and treatment are up to the homeowner.
EPA: Private Drinking Water Wells βThe Virginia Department of Health recommends testing private wells every year for bacteria and nitrate, and sooner if your wellhead floods or your water changes.
VDH: Testing Your Private Well βFor bacteria and nitrate, VDH points well owners to accredited labs and to Virginia Tech's Household Water Quality Program, which runs low-cost testing clinics.
VDH: Testing Your Private Well βWe treat everyday issues like hardness, staining and taste. For certified lab testing, we'll point you in the right direction.
Based on Virginia Department of Health guidance and the most common reasons well owners call us.
VDH recommends testing for bacteria and nitrate every year, even when nothing seems wrong.
Test sooner if your wellhead has been flooded.
A new odor, cloudy water or new staining is a reason to test right away.
Moving into a home with a well? Testing tells you what you're working with before you buy any equipment.
No pressure and no obligation. You decide what, if anything, to do next.
Fill out the quick form or call us and tell us about your water.
We walk you through the options that fit your home.
You get your quote and decide what, if anything, to do next. No pressure either way.
No. For bacteria and nitrate, VDH recommends accredited labs, and we'll point you in the right direction.
Yes. If you're seeing hardness, staining, odor or other issues, we'll explain the treatment options that fit your well.
Rural areas like Nokesville and western Prince William County, Culpeper County and the Shenandoah Valley all have many homes on private wells.
Common complaints include hardness and scale, staining on fixtures, odors and changes in taste. Tell us what you're seeing when you request a quote.
Mainly the problems you want to address, the size of your home and how easy the installation is. Results from a certified lab, if you have them, help us recommend the right equipment.
It's a good idea. Virginia's Department of Health recommends testing private wells for bacteria and nitrate every year. If you already have lab results, share them when you request a quote.
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