Editorial standards

Sources and editorial standards

Well & Septic Guide is written for homeowner planning, not professional diagnosis. Pages help readers ask better questions, collect records, and know when to call qualified local help.

Preferred sources

• Local and state health departments for private well and septic requirements.
• University extension offices for homeowner education.
• Federal and state environmental or water-quality agencies for general context.
• Qualified local professionals for property-specific inspection, testing, repairs, and design.

What the site does not do

• It does not certify water as safe.
• It does not inspect, diagnose, design, permit, or repair septic systems or wells.
• It does not provide legal, engineering, medical, real-estate, or code advice.
• It does not replace lab reports, inspections, or official local requirements.