Minnesota Well Water Guide

What do I Need to Know about Well Water?

Having your own private well puts you in full control of your own water quality. You have the opportunity and responsibility to enjoy a quality of water you are comfortable with.

City water departments have an entire staff that performs ongoing water testing and system maintenance.

You can take advantage of our FREE Water Test to get a better understanding of what's in your water, and what kind of maintenance you should perform on your own water equipment.

• Hard Water
• Iron aka "Rust"
• Iron Bacteria
• Hydrogen Sulfide aka "Rotten Egg Smell"
• Manganese aka "Black Iron"
• Tannins
• Nitrates
• Arsenic
• Coliform Bacteria
• PH

Helpful Guides for Private Wells

We have gathered several helpful resources to help you take care of your own private well:

• Well Chlorination Guide from the MN Dept. of Health
• Septic System Guide from the EPA
• Private Well Drinking Water Guide from the EPA