What should a quality Well Inspection Include?
Buying a house is a serious investment, and in today’s market it’s incredibly risky. Many people are foregoing inspections to get their offer on homes to be accepted. The risks of not doing a well inspection during a real estate transaction are incredibly high – what good is a home without water? Some problems found by a quality well inspection are low well production/dry wells, water quality issues including the presence of harmful bacteria or arsenic, and failing mechanical components. Common problems include water quality issues, failing components, and inadequate construction for current codes. What should a quality well inspection include in your real estate transaction? At Heritage Well Service we recommend at minimum flow testing to the well, water system component inspection, and water quality testing for lead, arsenic, nitrates, and bacteria. The National Ground Water Association additionally recommends annual inspection and bacteria testing of all water wells, and State