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Well Water

Required Testing

A private well provides an excellent source of safe high quality drinking water and if regularly tested, can provide water quality that surpasses that of public drinking water systems.

State and Federal Laws require private well water to be tested for coliform bacteria before a new well is approved for human consumption. Some local ordinances require more complete chemical analysis prior to the well being approved for human consumption. Most lenders and purchasers of existing homes require a coliform bacteria test as a condition of purchase or financing including re-finance. These requirements are typically found in the body of the real estate agreement.

If you are purchasing a home with a private well, you should consider a more extensive test. You may be able to negotiate this cost with the seller or arrange to pay for it yourself. Let SeptiCare's professional staff help you with your decision.

Recommended Testing

The Virginia Department of Health and the US EPA recommend that private wells be tested annually for coliform bacteria. This simple test ensures your water is bacteria free and safe to drink.

The USEPA also recommends that private wells be tested every three years for additional contaminants that can be harmful to your health if continuously consumed over time. These include total dissolved solids, nitrate / nitrite, lead, pH, sulfate, chloride, iron, manganese, hardness and corrosive index. Hydrogen sulfides should be included if there is a sour or rotten egg smell in the cold or hot water. These parameters can also be very helpful when determining what type of water treatment system your water supply needs. This applies to private well water as well as public water supplies. Let SeptiCare test your water and provide recommendations for water treatment options.

Water Treatment & Disinfection

Whether you have a private well or are on a public water supply, the safety and quality of your water is in your control with a water system from our affiliate ECOWATER. Public water supplies are only required to be in compliance with safety standards 96% of the time but you rely on it 100% of the time.

You hear about broken water mains on the news everyday. Did you know that 25% of all water produced by public authorities is lost to leaky pipes and broken water mains? If water can leak out, contaminated groundwater can leak in. Broken water mains and leaking delivery systems cause groundwater intrusion resulting in orders to boil water before using it. The safety and quality of your drinking water can and should be in your control. Have SeptiCare install a water treatment and disinfection system on your private well or public water supply to ensure your water is safe 100% of the time.

We provide these services for those commercial and residential customers that utilize well water: (add the picture to the right of the items with the checklist and include the caption of the picture)

• Well Water Testing
• Well Pump Replacement
• Low Water Pressure Upgrades
• Water Treatment Systems

In addition to these services to we offer annual service plans help insure your water is always safe for your consumption:

Drinking Water Service Plans

Each of our water service plans is customized to your individual needs. Whether you are on a private well, community water system or public water supply, our plans range from simple testing to complete assurance your water is of the highest quality and safe to use.

WATER-CHECK™

Our WATER-CHECK™ plan is for private well water users who want an annual assurance that their water is safe to drink. Our professionals will customize your sampling and analysis plan that will always include a test for coliform bacteria. It may also include additional tests if your well is older, located close to potential contamination sources such as agricultural land, golf courses, industrial sites or underground storage tanks or of poor construction. WATER-CHECK™ includes the following:

• Initial assessment of your well and water supply system
• Custom designed sampling plan
• Annual inspection of your well head
• A written report of findings

WATER-SAFE™

Our WATER-SAFE™ plan is for private well and public water users who want constant assurance that their water is safe to drink. Save hundreds of dollars on bottled water by bottling your own. Our professionals will customize a water treatment and disinfection system for you individual needs and provide annual testing to confirm performance. Regular maintenance of your water treatment system and well (if present) is included for one low monthly fee. WATER-SAFE™ includes the following:

• Initial assessment of your well and water supply system
• Custom designed sampling plan
• Custom designed water treatment system
• Annual inspection of your well head (if present)
• A written report of findings
• Online access to your service records and analysis.

WATER-SURE™

Our WATER-SURE™ plan includes all of the benefits of our WATER-SAFE™ plan as well as a lifetime replacement guarantee on your water treatment system, water supply line and well pump. You'll be amazed at how little extra this costs per month for complete assurance that you will always have safe, clean water.

All samples collected from your house are transported to one of our State Certified Laboratories and analyzed in compliance with all State and National sampling, transportation and analysis procedures.