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A well and septic test is required for the sale of a
home. Well and septic evaluations should be conducted by the local county
health department (required for FHA/VA loans) or by an Illinois licensed
environmental health practitioner in accordance with local health department
requirements. Homeowners, whether on city water or well, may have their
drinking water tested anytime.
Homeowner
procedures for taking water samples to be used for the purpose of
bacteriological analysis as outlined by the Boone County Department of
Public Health:
1. Obtain only raw water -- not through a water softener. The sample is to
represent the water in the well, not piping or water equipment.
2. If at all possible, select an easily accessible faucet located on the
cold water line. DO NOT use the cold water from hot and cold mixing faucets
unless no single cold water faucets are available.
3. Remove all removable faucet parts, such as purifiers, filter screens
or washers. Open the faucet carefully to permit the water to run slowly
enough to prevent splashing. Allow the water to run for 5 minutes before
sampling. Shut off water and swab the inside of the spigot with alcohol
wipes. Then swab the outside of the spigot with a new alcohol wipe. Be
careful to not contaminate the spigot, bottle, or water sample.
4. Remove the cap from sampling bottle, being CAREFUL not to touch the
inside of the cap or the top of the bottle. DO NOT SET THE CAP DOWN! Be
careful while sampling to not contaminate the water sample while it is being
taken. Fill the bottle to the neck.
5. Replace the cap tightly. Record sample location on lid only if you
have more than one sample. Return the sample(s) to the County Health
Department for analysis.
For Rockford and Winnebago County residents, you can contact the health
department at 815-962-5092, Rockford water quality supervisor at
815-987-5713 or Rockford water quality technician at 815-987-5736 with any questions.
For Boone County call 815-544-2951. For Ogle County 815-732-7330.
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Water and Septic Testing |
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Water samples must be taken in sterile containers obtained from the
County Health Department. Refrigerate the water sample until it is brought
in for analysis. Take precautions to avoid contamination of the bottle and
water sample.
If chlorination of a well is necessary the process usually takes 12
hours and water should not be run during that time. Check with your County
Health Department. Water will need to be re-tested after chlorination.
Testing of the septic system should be done by professional
Illinois licensed environmental health practitioner or local county health
department, as required. If you have a private septic company do the
testing, you may want to consider having the septic tank cleaned while
being tested and check how often they suggest cleaning for your system
(usually every 2 to 5 years).
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Bill Marek
Dickerson & Nieman, Realtors
6277 E. Riverside Blvd.
Rockford, IL 61114
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