Independent guides for homes on a private well and septic system. We don't sell treatment systems or pumping services.

Buying a home

A well and a septic system are two of the most expensive things in a rural house to replace. These guides cover the inspections, tests and questions that protect you before closing.

Inspections and tests

Inspections and tests

Buying a house with a well and a septic system: a checklist

What to ask the seller, what to test and who should inspect the well and the septic system before you close, with a checklist built from EPA and state guides.

6 min read · Updated Oct 9, 2026