If you have a water well on your property and plan to sell your home, it’s important to have a well drilling contractor inspect it before transferring ownership to the buyer. This is the only way to be sure that the water is safe to use and consume and that the well, water pump, and other associated components are functioning correctly. The following guide covers what you should do if it fails the inspection.

What to Do if Your Well Inspection Fails

1. Treat the Problem

In a situation where contaminants like mercury, arsenic, or lead are found in the water, it’s crucial to perform remediation. In some cases, the buyer may be willing to resolve the problem on their own, provided you offer a credit to cover the expenses. If their lender requires that the well water be treated before the buyer is approved for a mortgage, remediation is essential to remove the pollution source and eliminate the contamination. Depending on your negotiations with the buyer, one or the other party will agree to handle this. Again, you may need to provide a credit to ensure the buyer’s continued interest in your property.

2. Kill Away Bacteria

If your well drilling contractor finds that the well is contaminated with bacteria, you’ll need to disinfect it for your safety before you move out and for the buyer’s well-being. Generally, bacteria develop in the well but can spread to plumbing fixtures throughout the home. For that reason, you’ll need to disinfect the well and all fixtures by circulating water with bleach throughout the house. That will kill off the pollutants and refresh the pipes.

3. Retest the Well

Always retest the well within seven to 10 days of the treatment, whether for bacterial contamination or poor water quality. This will give you peace of mind that you’re selling a property free of known defects to the buyer and contribute to a smoother transaction. If the well still fails, ask your contractor about installing a treatment system that consistently maintains water quality by filtering common contaminants. Options include ultraviolet light and reverse osmosis.

If you seek a reliable professional to inspect your well before selling your home, turn to the team at Elberta Pump Repair & Well Drilling Inc in Alabama. Proudly serving clients throughout Baldwin and Mobile Counties, these well drilling contractors offer a range of services to ensure your system runs smoothly and efficiently year-round. Visit the website for more information, or call (251) 986-3055 to schedule an appointment.