Water Quality TestingBaltimore, MD & Surrounding Areas
Clear water isn’t always clean water. Whether you’re buying a home with a private well or worried about old pipes in a city rowhome, a water test tells you what’s actually coming out of your tap.
Who should test their water?
Home buyers
Lenders often require a water test for homes with a private well before closing. Testing during your inspection period avoids surprises.
Private well owners
The EPA recommends testing private wells at least once a year for bacteria and nitrates. Wells aren’t regulated the way public water is.
Older homes
Homes built before 1986 may have lead pipes or lead solder, which can leach into drinking water even when the city supply is clean.
Changes you can notice
A new taste, odor, color or staining is often the first sign something has changed in your water.
What we test for
- Coliform bacteria & E. coli
- Nitrates & nitrites
- Lead & copper
- pH level
- Hardness
- Iron & manganese
Common questions
The EPA recommends testing private wells at least once a year, and again any time you notice a change in taste, odor or color, or after flooding or work on the well.
The city tests its water supply, but not the pipes inside your home. If your home is older, a lead test is the best way to know what’s coming out of your tap.
Yes. We can take water samples during your home inspection so the results are ready while you’re still in your inspection period.
Find out what’s in your water
Water testing for homes in Baltimore, MD and surrounding areas.