What is well sampling and why is it done?
Well sampling is the testing of home well water for nitrogen levels. Nitrate (NO3) is a naturally occurring form of nitrogen found in soil. Nitrogen is essential to all life. Most crop plants require large quantities to sustain high yields. Common sources of nitrate include fertilizers and manure, municipal wastewater and sludge and septic systems. The sampling is done to see if subdivision is a feasible option for a land owner/developer and also to see how large septic recharge easements would have to be for septic systems to be installed . Normally any number above 10mg/liter is considered high and will most likely not allow for lot subdivision.
