What You Need to Know About Your Well Inspection

    Please note that for a property transfer inspection you are not required to make any changes or modifications based on the findings of the inspection. Any changes or modification to the system are pursuant only to agreements between buyer and seller. The inspection is to determine the observable compliance to DNR code. The following information is to inform you about potential deficiencies that could cause the report to indicate that the system "Does not comply".

    The test faucet at your pressure tank must look like the one above. The faucet cannot have threads. Threads may not be filed off. This is one of the most common ways a well inspection for a real estate transaction fails.

    The test faucet at your pressure tank cannot have threads as shown below. If the test faucet at your pressure tank has threads the well report has to result in "Does not comply". The test faucet to drain the tank (bottom of pressure tank near floor) can have threads-the test faucet is a minimum of 12 inches above the floor

Well Casing Height

    For wells installed prior to February 1, 1991 the well casing height must be a minimum of 8 (Eight) inches above grade. For wells constructed after February 1, 1991 the well casing height must be a minimum of 12 inches above grade. Please note this is a very common way well reports result in a "Does not comply" status because many people 'landscape' around the well, reducing the measurable height above grade. The DNR code states that the owner must provide written documentation of the date the well was constructed to the well inspector to determine appropriate well casing height (In the event that the well inspector is unable to obtain a well construction report).