If your home is served by a private well, regular water testing is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family's health. Unlike public water systems, private wells are not routinely monitored by a municipality, meaning the responsibility for testing falls on the homeowner.

At Structure Check LLC, we coordinate professional private well water testing during your home inspection using Nelson Analytical Lab, an independent laboratory serving New Hampshire with residential water analysis. We collect the water samples during your inspection and submit them for laboratory analysis, making the process convenient and efficient. Nelson Analytical offers several testing packages, including a Standard Test, Comprehensive Test, and Radon in Water Testing, allowing buyers to select the testing package that best fits their property and concerns.

Crystal-clear water isn't always safe water. Many contaminants cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. Laboratory testing is the only reliable way to determine whether your well water contains bacteria, naturally occurring minerals, or other substances that may affect water quality.

Water testing is commonly recommended:

• During a home purchase
• When selling a home
• Annually for private well owners
• After installing a new well
• After flooding or well repairs
• If changes in taste, odor, or color occur
• If a household member has unexplained gastrointestinal illness

Professional testing provides valuable information about your drinking water so you can make informed decisions regarding treatment or maintenance.

The Standard Water Test is one of the most popular options for home buyers with private wells. It evaluates several common indicators of drinking water quality and helps identify conditions that may require treatment or additional investigation.

The Standard Test includes laboratory analysis for:

• Total Coliform Bacteria
• E. coli Bacteria
• Nitrate
• Iron
• Chloride
• Manganese
• Hardness
• pH
• Sodium

These parameters provide an excellent overview of a well's general water quality and are commonly requested during residential real estate transactions.

For buyers seeking a more detailed analysis, the Comprehensive Water Test expands upon the Standard Test by evaluating additional contaminants and water chemistry.

In addition to the Standard Test parameters, the Comprehensive Test includes:

• Nitrite
• Arsenic
• Fluoride
• Copper
• Lead
• Conductivity
• Alkalinity

This package provides a broader assessment of drinking water quality and is often selected for older homes, properties with unknown well histories, or buyers who want a more complete understanding of their private water supply.

Because New Hampshire is known for naturally occurring radon, some private wells may also contain dissolved radon gas. Radon in water generally becomes a concern when it is released into the air during everyday activities such as:

• Showering
• Laundry
• Dishwashing
• Cooking
• Running faucets

If your property is served by a private well, Radon Water Testing may be recommended, particularly in areas known for elevated radon levels. Laboratory analysis determines the radon concentration in the water sample and helps determine whether additional evaluation or treatment should be considered. Nelson Analytical also offers a Comprehensive Plus Radon package that combines drinking water analysis with radon testing.

Scheduling water testing during the home inspection saves time and helps ensure buyers receive important information before closing.

Whenever possible, Structure Check LLC coordinates:

• Home Inspection
• Private Well Water Testing
• Radon Air Testing
• Radon Water Testing
• Septic Inspection
• Sewer Scope Inspection
• Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) Inspection

One appointment. One point of contact. One convenient invoice.

Every well is unique, and laboratory results should be interpreted in the context of the property's water supply and applicable drinking water standards.

If your report identifies elevated bacteria, naturally occurring minerals, or other contaminants, it does not necessarily mean the well has failed or requires replacement. In many cases, treatment systems, maintenance, or additional evaluation may improve water quality. Our goal is to help you understand the results so you can make informed decisions about your property.

When you schedule your inspection with Structure Check LLC, you're getting more than a water sample collection.

You'll receive:

• Professional home inspection services
• Convenient same-day scheduling
• Independent laboratory analysis
• Detailed reports
• Educational guidance throughout the inspection process
• One company coordinating multiple inspection services

Whether you're purchasing your first home or your next investment property, we're here to help you better understand both the home and its water supply.

Protect your investment and your family's health with professional private well water testing. Structure Check LLC proudly provides Private Well Water Testing, Radon Air Testing, Radon Water Testing, and Home Inspection Services throughout Southern and Central New Hampshire. One Call Schedules It All.

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