Well Water Quality Testing in Denver and the Front Range
Lab testing for private wells, checking bacteria, minerals, and contaminants that affect what actually comes out of your tap.
Call Now: [PHONE]Municipal Water Gets Tested. Your Well Doesn't, Unless You Do It.
If your home is on a private well, no one is monitoring your water quality for you the way a city utility monitors municipal supply. Wells across the Front Range and mountain communities like Breckenridge can pick up bacteria, nitrates, heavy metals, and mineral content that changes with the seasons, nearby construction, or simply the well's age. Testing is the only way to actually know what you're drinking, cooking with, and bathing in, rather than assuming it's fine because it looks and tastes normal. Many contaminants that matter most, including bacteria and several heavy metals, have no taste or smell at all.
What We Test For
Bacteria and Coliform
The most common reason a well fails a routine test, especially after heavy rain or nearby digging.
Nitrates and Minerals
Common in agricultural and rural areas, and a particular concern for infants and pregnant women.
Heavy Metals
Lead, arsenic, and other metals that can leach in from older plumbing or natural mineral deposits.
How It Works
We collect water samples directly from your well or tap using sterile lab-supplied containers to avoid contaminating the sample, then send them to an accredited lab for analysis. Most panels come back within a few business days, and we walk you through exactly what each result means, including which levels are within normal range and which ones are worth acting on. This is especially useful timing for anyone buying or selling a property with a private well, since many lenders and real estate transactions require documented water quality before closing.
Schedule
Call [PHONE] and we'll arrange a visit that fits your schedule.
Sample Collection
We collect samples using proper lab protocol to keep results accurate.
Lab Results
A clear breakdown of everything tested, explained in plain language.
Why Choose Purple Mountain for This
Accredited Lab Partners
Every sample goes to a lab equipped to test for exactly what your situation calls for.
Certified Inspectors
InterNACHI and IAC2 certified, trained in proper sample collection protocol.
Documentation That Holds Up
Reports formatted for lenders, real estate transactions, and your own records.
Serving the Front Range
Common Questions
How often should a private well be tested?
Most guidance recommends annual testing for bacteria at minimum, with a fuller mineral and contaminant panel every few years or any time you notice a change in taste, smell, or color.
Do I need this before selling a home with a well?
Many buyers and lenders will ask for it, and having current results ready before you list can prevent a delay during closing. Call [PHONE] and we can usually turn results around before your inspection period ends.