Well Water Testing in Northern Nevada: What Homeowners Need to Know

Many homes in Lyon County and the surrounding areas rely on private wells rather than municipal water. Unlike city water, well water is not routinely tested or treated by a utility, which means the responsibility for knowing what's in it falls entirely on the homeowner.

Why Well Water Testing Matters

Well water quality can vary significantly even between neighboring properties, depending on the well's depth, age, construction, and the local geology. Contaminants like bacteria, nitrates, arsenic, and heavy metals can be present without any change in taste, smell, or appearance, so testing is the only reliable way to know if your water is safe to drink.

What We Test For

• Total coliform and E. coli bacteria

• Nitrates and nitrites

• pH, hardness, and total dissolved solids

• Arsenic and other heavy metals where geology warrants it

When to Test

Well water testing is especially important for homebuyers purchasing a property on a private well, since most lenders require it as part of the loan process. It's also a good idea for current well owners to test annually, since well conditions and surrounding land use can change over time.

Learn more about well water testing, or schedule your test today.

Well water isn't the only thing worth testing for before you buy — read our guide to radon testing in Northern Nevada.