The process of buying a home has many steps and dozens of pitfalls for unwary house hunters. One trap that snags many homebuyers is a failure to conduct a well evaluation and water testing before finalizing a sale. The experts at Coolwater Drilling, a premier well-drilling and maintenance service with locations in Shelton and Bremerton, WA, have been providing outstanding service for almost 40 years, and they will explain why water testing and a well evaluation are crucial to the success of a real estate transaction.

Why You Need Well Water Testing

Before you buy a home with a well, it’s imperative to test the water for safety and potability. Even if it looks and smells fine, it might contain contaminants that could endanger your health. Common drinking water pollutants in Washington include hazardous metals like arsenic, chromium, copper, and lead. Organic pathogens like E. coli and cryptosporidium, which reside in animal droppings and human waste, also can contaminate your drinking supply, causing severe gastrointestinal distress when consumed.

How Water Testing & Well Evaluation Work

You can pick up a water testing kit from your county health department or a water well-drilling contractor like Coolwater Drilling. Collect a water sample and return the kit for testing. If you are worried about the size and contents of your aquifer, you also can schedule a complete well evaluation. A well maintenance specialist will visit the home you intend to buy, take water samples, and inspect the well to determine its yield rate, depth, and structural integrity.

Coolwater Drilling can take care of your water testing needs to ensure the property you want to buy has a safe supply. To speak with a well maintenance professional about scheduling an evaluation, call (360) 830-9005 for their Bremerton location or (360) 426-3545 for their Shelton office. Visit their website for more information about their valuable services, including pump repair and installation.