For over 30 years, the Know Your H2O Team has been educating water professionals and real estate agents about private water systems. When new homeowners move to rural areas relying on well water, they often turn to their local real estate professional first—not a well driller or water treatment expert. Real estate agents serve as trusted guides, acting as the community’s PR expert, answering critical questions about private wells, aquifers, and water quality.

To help real estate professionals better serve their clients, we provide free tools and resources to empower agents to “Be the Solution” for homebuyers. Our goal isn’t to turn agents into water experts but to equip them with practical tools to address client questions confidently. Below, we answer the most common questions from our real estate professional training courses and share free resources to support your clients.

How to Describe a Water Well to Clients?

Explaining a private water well can be challenging since most of the system is underground. To simplify this, we’ve created a free PDF guide that details the components of a typical private well with clear, easy-to-understand visuals. Download the Free Private Well Guide  to share with your clients and confidently explain well systems.

What Is an Aquifer, and Where Does Well Water Originate?

Understanding aquifers and the origin of well water can be complex due to the variety of aquifer types. To make this easier, we’ve developed an informational graphic illustrating key aquifer types, including flowing artesian wells, springs, and more, from a landscape perspective.  Access the Free Aquifer Graphic to help your clients visualize where their water originates.

Addressing Water Contaminants and Treatment Systems

To tackle questions about water contaminants and water treatment systems, we’ve created the Know Your H2O Portal and a comprehensive educational booklet, “Our Drinking Water.” This booklet is available as a free PDF with copyright permissions, allowing you to share it with clients. Request Your Free Pdf copy of “Our Drinking Water” Booklet to provide clients with reliable information on water quality and treatment options.  We recommend that you share this free pdf file with your clients.

Key Resources for Real Estate ProfessionalsOur expertly curated articles address critical topics related to water testing, drinking water issues, and real estate transactions. Explore these resources to enhance your knowledge and support your clients:

Our free tools and resources equip real estate professionals to guide clients through the homebuying process with confidence, especially when evaluating private wells and water quality and other drinking water topics. By leveraging these materials, you can provide exceptional value and establish yourself as a knowledgeable resource.  Order a hardcopy of our drinking water educational booklet.

Contact Us  to learn more about our real estate training courses or request additional resources to support your clients’ homebuying journey.

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