THE SKILLINGS BLOG

Beryllium is a metallic element that can dissolve into water. It occurs naturally in New Hampshire’s bedrock and as a result, can be found in water drawn from bedrock wells. Beryllium has no taste, color or odor, so the only way to determine if it is in your drinking water is to test it in a laboratory. Beryllium was added to the Environmental Protection Agency’s list of contaminants in 1994 under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Therefore the information about its presence and effects in New Hampshire are limited.

Licensed real estate agents likely know that a home’s most recent water quality test must be shared at the time of sale if the home uses a private well, but there are many other well water regulations and guidelines set by the state that agents will want to keep in mind as well.

Arsenic contamination in a water well is a serious matter for children or when pregnant. It’s your responsibility to ensure your water’s safety.