Independent Health Services collects well water samples for potability, which is required on all properties that utilize well water before a real estate closing. FHA requires water to be tested for Lead, Nitrate and Nitrite.

Independent utilizes an Ohio EPA certified laboratory for testing. We collect water samples for potability analysis with 24 hour- 48 hour results. We also offer well chlorination and water retest, for samples that do not pass the analysis.

Should the water sample result come back "Total Coliform Positive", this means that the water on the property is considered unsafe to drink according to EPA guidelines, the well must be chlorinated. Independent Health Services can chlorinate the problem well and collect a re-sample usually within 48-72 hours of the first sampling.

The goal of the chlorinating process is to achieve a result of "Total Coliform Negative" which indicates that the well water on the property is now safe for human consumption, according to EPA guidelines. Independent Health Services is FHA & VA approved.

Independent also offers a complete water check for owners who require a more extensive evaluation of their well water. This test is for 94 different items and takes 15 days to complete.

For Well Water Information: www.wellowner.com

For Well Log/Drilling records: www.dnr.state.oh.us/water/maptechs/wellogs/appNew/Default.aspx