Water planning guide

Whole-House Water Treatment for Private Wells

Private well owners are responsible for their own testing and treatment decisions. Build the system from test results outward.

Last reviewed September 12, 2026 · Sources & methodology

Test before equipment

EPA recommends using certified laboratories for private-well testing. Test frequency and analytes should reflect local conditions and risks.

Plan for treatment + hydraulics

Besides contaminant treatment, verify pump flow, pressure tank behavior, backwash demand, drain access and service flow.

Next step

Run your numbers through the Water System Planner, then verify any product against its actual service-flow, pressure-drop, capacity and certification data.