What this due-diligence check covers
A complete private-water review includes the legal ability to drill or use water, site separation, likely depth, yield, quality, treatment, pump, storage and power.
Existing wells need records, inspection and water testing appropriate to the intended use.
Why it matters before closing
Low yield, poor quality, deep drilling or regulated groundwater can make a parcel expensive or unsuitable for the project.
Three levels of evidence
First question to resolve
Search official well records and local requirements.
Proof to keep
Preserve well log or registry record and connect it to the exact parcel, proposed use and source date.
Escalation trigger
Seller claims a spring or old well without records. Ask: Can a new well legally be drilled?
What to verify
- Search official well records and local requirements.
- Ask drillers about local depth and failure risk.
- Plan testing, treatment, storage and backup.
- Coordinate well location with septic and property setbacks.
Red flags that deserve follow-up
- Seller claims a spring or old well without records.
- One successful neighboring well used as a guarantee.
- No room between well, septic and boundaries.
- Water rights or drilling restrictions not checked.
Evidence to keep in the parcel file
- Well log or registry record
- Water-quality results
- Driller and equipment estimates
- Agency confirmation of permits or rights