New Jersey Well Testing - Private Well Testing Act

New Jersey Well Testing - Private Well Testing Act - PWTA

New Jersey Water Testing, New Jersey Private Well Testing Act, NJ Well Testing Laws



		AquaMD NewJersey Water Testing Contact Information: 71 South Orange Ave. - Suite 250 South Orange, NJ 07079 1-866-278-2634 (Toll Free)

		Commonly Asked Questions Why only trust AquaMD to test your well water? When Should I test my well water? What does the N.J. Private Well Testing Act 58:12A-26 require? When in the New Jersey real-estate process does water testing have to happen? When did the New Jersey testing requirements take effect?
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		Has contaminated water been found in New Jersey? What types of contaminants have been found in New Jersey water supplies? If my well water fails to meet one or more safety standards, who pays to have the well water treated according to the State Of New Jersey? What will happen if I skip the well water testing requirement of the law? Will the property sale be void? Who should I contact to test the well water at this home? Who must collect the well water sample? May I do it myself? Who pays for the well water sampling and testing? How much does the New Jersey well water test cost?
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Why Trust Only AquaMD To Test Your Well Water? Answer: You need to make sure of two critical things when testing your water"

	1)		That your water tests meet all New Jersey legal requirements so that your home can legally be sold,

	2)		If contamination is found, you will receive reliable guidance on what treatment steps to take to fix the problem and preserve the value of your home.

Don't make the mistake of trusting a home inspector or cut-rate laboratory to test your water. It could endanger the sale of your home or devalue your home. More and more New Jersey residents rely on AquaMD because:

	1)		AquaMD guarantees that water testing results will meet all NJ legal requirements, or your Money Back!

	2)		AquaMD has legal experts who ensure compliance with New Jersey statutory requirements.

	3)		The laboratory uses state-of-the art analytical equipment to test water samples and ensure accuracy.

	4)		AquaMD employs information systems experts to comply with NJ EPA data reporting and transmission specifications.

	5)		AquaMD employs respected water treatment professionals to advise you of the proper water treatment products and services when contamination is found.

Call AquaMD right now to schedule your water testing. We can be reached at 1-866-278-2634 (toll free).


When should I test my well water? If you are in the process of listing your home for sale, you should have your well water tested right now. Here is why:

	1)		Detecting water contamination early gives your time to treat the contamination and avoid losing potential home buyers.

	2)		Finding out that your well water is contaminated late in the selling process can jeopardize your closing.

	3)		In the case of severe well water contamination; you can consider pursuing legal action to recoup your financial loss.


What does the N. J. Private Well Testing Act 15:12A-26 require? Answer: The New Jersey Private Well Testing Act requires that, before a property supplied with well water is sold, the well water must be tested for specific contaminants by an approved laboratory.


When in the New Jersey real-estate sales process does water testing have to happen? Answer: Every contract of sale for a property must include a provision requiring the well water test to be a condition of the sale. A closing of the title of sale on the property may not occur unless both the buyer and the seller have received and reviewed a copy of the well water test results, and have signed a document certifying that they have received and reviewed a copy of the well water test results.


When did the New Jersey testing requirements take effect? Answer: September 14, 2002


Has contaminated water been found in New Jersey? Answer: Yes


What types of contaminants have been found in New Jersey water supplies? Answers: Arsenic, cis-1,2Dichloroethylene, MTBE, Tetrachloroethene, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, and Trichloroethylene. These contaminants have been linked to causing liver, and kidney problems, central nervous system problems, and increased risk of cancer.


If my well water fails to meet one or more safety standards, who pays to have the well water treated according to the State Of New Jersey? Answer: Either the buyer or the seller can pay for these water treatment costs.


What will happen if I skip the well water testing requirement of the law? Will the property sale be void? Answer: You may be subject to enforcement action by the state of New Jersey. And, testing of the well water is also important to your family's health. Contaminated water is tasteless, odorless, and colorless.


Who should I contact to test the well water at this home? Answer: Call AquaMD at 1-866-278-2634 (toll free). AquaMD's well water testing services meet and exceed all NJ EPA requirements. The results are guaranteed, accurate and satisfy all State of NJ Private Well Testing Act legal requirements.


Who must collect the well water sample? May I do it myself? Answer: The well water sample must be collected by either an employee of a certified drinking water laboratory certified to collect PSTA samples; or by an authorized representative of such a laboratory.


Who pays for the well water sampling and testing? Answer: The costs are negotiated between the buyer and the seller.


How much does the New Jersey well water test cost? Answer: Please call us toll free at 1-866-278-2634 for current pricing.