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If you have to have a passing water test to close on a property with a private well here are a few things to keep in mind: Most FHA/HUD/VA water tests include tests for Nitrate, Nitrite, Lead, and Bacteria Many bacteria thrive in warm conditions so it may be necessary to be disinfect some wells ...
08/22/2009
Here in Southwest Florida there has been some confusion regarding bacteria contamination of drinking water and  boil water notices.  Here's some general considerations for folks who have "city water" versus those who have private wells.  For people who have water supplied by their municipality, i...
08/25/2008
As the laboratory director of a certified water testing lab serving Naples, Fort Myers, North Port and surrounding areas, we are doing a lot more water tests for USDA, VA and FHA closings lately. It is nice to see this area picking up some steam. Along with the added work, we are also are also se...
08/06/2008
Be VERY careful about allowing anyone into your home who offers to do "free" water testing. Recently we have received a number of calls from people who have told us about a company that had mailed out offers for free water testing. In all cases the salesperson "tests" the water and tells the home...
06/16/2008
As the director at a water testing lab that specializes in FHA water tests in the Naples and Fort Myers areas, I have a slightly different perspective on the real estate scene than a lot of my friends who are agents or brokers.  There are two things I have noticed lately; one is a definite uptick...
06/01/2008
Okay....I know....pardon the sensationalist title, but this really is the topic of this blog entry, and it really is a  common issue (seriously).  As a scientist who runs a state-certified water testing lab I see a lot of strange stuff while I am at client's properties.  One thing that I observe ...
05/15/2008
Our lab gets a lot of calls to do "FHA water tests".  If you don't know, an FHA water test involves testing for bacteria, Lead, Nitrate and Nitrite. Although these tests are important indicators of the safety of well water,  it might make sense to also have the well also tested for Chloride and S...
05/08/2008
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