THE SKILLINGS BLOG

If you’re buying a home, there are so many things to consider and inspections that need to be done. If you’re looking at a home with a private well, however, there’s an extra inspection not to overlook that’s very important to your family’s health: a well water test.

Volatile organic compounds (VOC's) are chemical contaminants, most often man-made, that can be harmful to your health.

If you live in New Hampshire and use water from a bedrock well, your home’s water supply has about a one in five chance of containing at least a small amount of naturally occurring arsenic.

When it comes to your home and your family’s health, one of the most valuable assets on your property is your well.  

Many homeowners have questions about the quality of their water, whether they get their water from a private well or a public water system.