What types of properties are subject to the testing requirement?

  • The Act covers SALES of two types of properties and LEASES of other properties. Testing is required for the following:
    • SALE of any property that gets its drinking water from a private well located on the property, and
    • SALE of any property that gets its drinking water from a well that has less than 15 service connections or that does not regularly serve an average of at lweast 25 peole daily at least 60 days out of each year.
    • Leasing of any property that gets its drinking water from a private well that isn't required to be tested under any other State law.