Well Water Systems: Private wells provide drinking water to millions of homes across the United States. Unlike municipal water, however, private well water quality can vary significantly from one property to another. Groundwater can contain naturally occurring minerals, sediment, metals, bacteria, and other contaminants depending on local geology, land use, well construction, and environmental conditions. […]
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Testing Well Water: What to Test, How Often, and How to Read the Results
Testing Well Water: If your home gets its drinking water from a private well, testing your well water is your responsibility. Unlike public water systems, private wells are generally not regulated, treated, or routinely monitored under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
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