Minimum water testing requirements for USDA loan?

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Does anyone know what the minimum water testing requirements are for a USDA loan?

Thanks in advance.

2

I’ve always just tested bacteria and nitrates. Then Wells Fargo wanted nitrites so it seems to depend on the lender. Since then I do nitrates nitrites and coliform bacteria.

3

Usually just a Total Coliform is needed. Only in known areas do they request a Nitrite / Nitrate test.

My well test from Thursday was positive for Coliform but negative for E-Coli. Not acceptable for drinking water until treated.

4

I use a local lab.
They test according to FHA Loan Requirements

I use the same test for all water test requirements.

Total Coliform
Fecal Coliform
Nitrate Nitrogen
Nitrite Nitrogen
Lead
E. coli

5

You guys in Iowa have to stop putting your outhouses over the top of the well… :wink:

6

This is the latest HUD info on the subject.

File was too big to attach :sad: I will look for the link

7

OK - go to my web site www.chumel.com - on the “AGREEMENTS & LINKS” page under well & septic you will find the HUD letter regarding well & septic testing as well as some other stuff.

Inspection requirements start on the 3rd page.