Recommended test panel for NC
- Total coliform
- E. coli
- Nitrate
- Arsenic
- Lead
- Hardness
- Iron
- Manganese
North Carolina well testing / Well Water Test Before Buying a House
Well Water Test Before Buying a House in North Carolina
Use this North Carolina checklist to decide which private well water tests to order and when to act on the results.
Urgency
Time-sensitive before closing; request certified lab results and treatment documentation.
Other North Carolina testing checklists
Annual Private Well Water Test
Private well owners doing routine yearly testing.
Well Water Test After Flooding
Homes affected by flooding, storm runoff, or a submerged well cap.
Well Water Test for a Baby at Home
Families using private well water for infant formula or young children.
Well Water Test for a Rental Property
Landlords, tenants, property managers, and short-term rental hosts.
Well Water Test After Pump or Well Work
Homeowners who repaired a pump, pressure tank, casing, cap, or plumbing.
Keep your well history
Interpret once on the web. Track forever in the app.
Save test history, set annual reminders, compare results over time, and create a shareable report for your family or water professional.
Save this checklist in the iOS app