Got your well water lab report back and can't tell what it means? This printable guide turns the mg/L, µg/L, ND and MCL into a plan: what each number means, which limit applies in New York, what to do first, and what fixes cost.
Instant download. 14-day no-questions refund. Printable guide (PDF), New York Edition 1.0.
Every contaminant gets the same plain-English treatment. Example:
| Test | Your result | NY limit | What it means | Do this |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 8.2 mg/L | 10 mg/L (MCL) | Below the limit, but close — retest yearly, and don't use for infant formula above 10 | Retest in 12 months; find the source (septic, fertilizer) |
The guide has ~24 of these, each with urgency label, treatment options, and cost ranges.
New York households on a private well who just got lab results: buying a home with a well, a new baby on the way, stains or odors, or PFAS news in your county.
It's general educational information: not medical, laboratory, or other professional advice, and it can't tell you your water is safe. It doesn't replace an ELAP-certified lab or your health department. It doesn't sell filters and has no affiliate links. If your report shows bacteria or a level above a limit, NYSDOH advises you to stop drinking the water, use bottled water, and contact your county or local health department. Do that first; the guide helps with everything after.
A 10-page printable PDF: a 10-minute triage for urgent results, a plain-English walkthrough of lab report units and terms, a contaminant table with federal vs New York limits, urgency labels, treatment types and cost ranges, guidance on matching NSF/ANSI filter claims, NY lab and health department resources, an annual well calendar, and a fill-in results worksheet.
No. It's educational information, not professional advice. It helps you understand what each result means and what to do next, but only an ELAP-certified lab test and your health department can speak to safety. If a result is over a limit, stop drinking the water and call your county health department first.
The federal limits (MCLs) apply everywhere, so about two-thirds of the guide transfers. But the NY-specific limits, lab search, and rebate info won't apply. This edition is written for New York well owners.
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Still house-hunting? If you're buying a home with a well (in any state), our Well Buyer's Checklist covers which tests to ask about and what to ask the seller before closing.
Instant download. 14-day no-questions refund. Printable guide (PDF), New York Edition 1.0.
Septic system too? If the home also has a septic system, our separate Septic System Buyer's & Owner's Checklist covers inspections, state transfer rules and questions to ask. EPA's free SepticSmart pages are a good start.
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