Maryland real estate and private-well water testing, explained.
Choose a focused package for a purchase, refinance, private well, municipal supply, or a question you want answered. We collect the sample and help you understand what the selected analyses can show.
A practical starting point
Buying or refinancing?
Start with Standard Real Estate when a transaction calls for a commonly requested panel. Before collection, confirm the exact requirements with the lender or local authority—no single package fits every transaction.
Water quality is one part of the property story
Testing evaluates a collected sample. A well inspection evaluates the physical system, and a yield test evaluates supply performance.
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Find a package by parameter
Try lead, bacteria, radon, VOCs, metals, or a specific parameter.
Choose your scope
Water testing packages
Every package page shows its included parameters, grouped for scanning, with technical details available when you need them.
Standard Real Estate
A focused nine-analysis panel covering bacteria, lead, iron, nitrate, nitrite, pH, turbidity, and a chlorine field check.
Microbiology
A broad biological screen used to identify organisms and related observations present in a water sample; individual detections are not guaranteed.
Lab processing estimate: 8 business days
Radon in Water
A single radon analysis for a collected water sample, often considered for private-well properties or when specifically requested.
Total Organic Carbon
A single measurement of total organic carbon, used as a general indicator of organic material in the water sample.
Giardia and Cryptosporidium
A focused two-organism analysis for Giardia and Cryptosporidium in the collected water sample.
Pesticides
A selected nine-compound panel spanning three herbicides, two pesticides, two plasticizers, one petroleum-related compound, and one SVOC; it is not exhaustive pesticide testing.
Lab processing estimate: 10 business days
VOC Analysis
A 60-analysis laboratory panel spanning VOCs, petroleum-related compounds, selected disinfection byproducts, and related entries.
Metals and Minerals
A 35-analysis panel covering metals, minerals, selected inorganics, and calculated hardness or sodium-related values.
A clear process from sample to report
The selected package determines containers, handling, and analysis.
Choose a scope
Use the package descriptions or search by a parameter you want included.
Collect the sample
A member of our team collects the sample using the requirements for the selected analyses.
Review the report
Results are reported for the analyses included in your package, with the package timing as a guide.
Questions homeowners ask
Do you provide standalone water testing?
Yes. Water-quality testing can be ordered as a standalone service or coordinated with a home inspection or well inspection.
Can water testing support a home purchase or refinance?
Yes. The requested panel and acceptance criteria depend on the lender, loan program, property, and applicable local authority. Confirm the requested tests before collection.
Do you test private-well and municipal water?
Yes. We can collect samples for properties served by private wells or municipal water. The appropriate package depends on the property, water source, transaction requirements, and the concern being evaluated.
Who collects the water sample?
Water samples are collected by an MDE-certified member of our team. Collection and handling requirements depend on the selected package.
How long do results take?
Turnaround varies by package. Each package page shows the current estimate; actual timing can depend on the selected analysis, sample acceptance, and laboratory processing.
About the Author – Daisy Rezende
Daisy Rezende is the co-owner of Smart Home Inspects and Smart Home Radon, where she specializes in radon, mold-related, and water quality inspection work. Her verified credentials include NRPP Radon Measurement Professional, Multi-Family Measurement Certificate (MFM), NRPP Soil Gas Mitigation Compliance Inspector, and Maryland water-sampler certification.
Her work focuses on clear measurement, careful documentation, and helping property owners and professionals understand the environmental information relevant to a property.
With a background that combines technical expertise and community leadership, Daisy brings clarity and professionalism to every inspection. Her mission is simple: to help clients understand their environment, protect their health, and make confident decisions about their properties.
Not sure which package fits?
Tell us about the property, water source, and reason for testing. We can help you identify the right starting point.
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