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Well water testing guides

Plain-English guides to testing a private well, reading the results, and fixing problems, checked against EPA standards and published lab prices.

Testing your well

What to test forBacteria, nitrates and the local extras.Testing costReal lab prices, mail-in kit prices, and a cost estimator.Water test kitsStrips vs certified lab kits, and what a good mail-in kit includes.

Results and treatment

Bad resultsCheck your number against EPA limits, then what to do about bacteria or chemicals.

Buying a home

Buying a homeWhat lenders require, what it costs, and what to do if the well fails.