Water

Testing Water takes time!  Please do not wait until all other inspections are performed to order your water test.  Most water tests take 5 or 6 business days for results and since the reply to inspections is often 10 calendar days, it’s best to order your water test as soon as possible.

Some loans, like the FHA/VA, require a flow rate. Please verify with your lender if this is needed. A flow rate is included in our Well Inspection!

What is potable water? Lenders have specific requirements when they request a water test.  There is no potable water test. The term potability may have various interpretations.  It’s best to check with your lender what contaminants they are looking for prior to ordering your water test.

Vacant Properties & Water Testing

When a property is vacant, the water sits in the pipes and can become stagnant, growing bacteria.  It is always best to have the system flushed prior to collecting a water sample.  

Ideal conditions for sample collection are running the water at the residence for one hour daily every day until your scheduled appointment.

Water Tests After Treatment

Some lenders will require that all contaminants pass on one report. Others accept the original report with a second report of only the contaminant that previously “failed”.

Your lender can verify this prior to scheduling a retest.

 Most Popular Real Estate Water Tests

Total Coliform and E.coli Bacteria Tests for the presence of both harmful bacteria.  This is an Presence/Absence test.

An Enumeration (or count of the bacteria) can be ordered for an additional $10, if preferred.(3 Business Day Turnaround Time)

$58 w/ inspection ($187 Standalone)

FHA/VA This package covers the basic requirements of an FHA/VA loan, but is a popular option for any buyer or seller.

Total Coliform E.coli Nitrate Nitrite Lead (5 Business Day TAT)

$150 w/inspection ($279 Standalone)

All MortgageSM This specialty package encompasses all of our surrounding counties’ requirements for new wells.

Total Coliform E.coli Nitrate Nitrite Chloride Iron Manganese Lead Arsenic Turbidity MBAS pH Total Dissolved Solids 21 Volatile Organic Chemicals. (6 Business Day TAT)

$314 w/ inspection ($443 Standalone)

 

 

 County Specific Recommendations

Bucks County Plus This package includes the Bucks County Health Department’s required tests for newly drilled wells, and is a good basis for testing existing wells in the Bucks County area. 

Total Coliform E.coli Nitrate Nitrite Arsenic 21 Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals pH Iron Manganese Chloride Total Dissolved Solids. (6 Business Day TAT)

$294 w/ inspection ($423 Standalone)

Chester County This package includes the Chester County Health Department’s required tests for newly drilled wells, and is a good basis for testing existing wells in the Chester County area.  

Total Coliform E.coli Nitrate Nitrite Arsenic Chloride Chlorine MBAS Iron Manganese pH Total Dissolved Solids Turbidity 21 Volatile Organic Chemicals (5 Business Day TAT)

$284 w/ inspection ($413 Standalone)

Montgomery County This package includes the Montgomery County Health Department’s required tests for newly drilled wells, and is a good basis for testing existing wells in the Montgomery County area. 

Total Coliform E.coli Nitrate Nitrite pH Arsenic 21 Volatile Organic Chemicals (5 Business Day TAT)

$263 w/ inspection ($392 Standalone)

Montgomery County Plus  This package adds the following tests to the Montgomery County Package based on what the Health Department recommends. 

 Iron Manganese Chloride Total Dissolved Solids. (6 Business Day TAT)

$310 w/ inspection ($409 Standalone)

*Rushes may be available to meet your deadline! Please notify us at the time of scheduling. Surcharge Fee applies.