FHA/VA Water Test Package — Required Testing for Home Loans (City or Well Water)
Buying a Home? Meet FHA/VA Water Testing Requirements with Confidence
If you're purchasing a home with an FHA or VA mortgage loan and the property has a private well or city water supply, water quality testing is often required before closing. This package covers the minimum contaminants specified by EPA primary and secondary drinking water regulations — so you can satisfy lender requirements quickly and move forward with your purchase.
Results in approximately 3 business days following receipt of your sample at the lab.
What This Kit Tests For
- Bacteria — Total Coliform & E. coli (Presence/ Absent Method)
- Lead
- Iron
- Manganese
- Nitrate (as N)
- pH
- Turbidity
Who Should Use This Kit?
This kit is designed for homebuyers, real estate agents, and home inspectors who need to satisfy FHA or VA loan water testing requirements. It is appropriate when no specific local or state testing requirements apply. Always check with your local health department before testing to confirm requirements in your area.
How It Works
Collect your water sample following the included instructions and ship it to our certified lab the same day as sampling — return must occur within 1 day of collection. You'll receive a detailed results report suitable for your lender. Recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Note: Return shipping of the water sample to the laboratory is not included. For regulatory or litigation testing, please contact us for specialized options.
Need Help to Diagnose a Water Problem?
Take our free water problem quiz to identify what might be affecting your water quality and find the right test kit for your situation.
Want to Learn More About Your Water?
Pair this test kit with our educational guide: Drinking Water Guide for Well Water and City Water — a practical booklet covering what's in your water, what it means, and what to do about it.
