Got your well water lab report back and can't tell what it means? This printable guide turns the mg/L, µg/L, ND and MCL into a plan: what each number means, which limit applies in New York, what to do first, and what fixes cost.
Instant download. 14-day no-questions refund. Printable guide (PDF), New York Edition 1.0.
What's inside (10 pages)
Start here: a 10-minute triage for the results that matter most (bacteria, infants and pregnancy, nitrate, lead, manganese).
How to read the report: units (ppm, ppb, ppt, pCi/L), ND and "<", Present/Absent, MCL vs SMCL vs action level.
The contaminant table: about two dozen common tests, with the federal limit next to the New York limit where they differ (manganese, iron, fluoride, PFOA/PFOS, 1,4-dioxane, chloride, sulfate), plain-English meaning, an urgency label, matching treatment types, and published cost ranges.
Choosing a fix: how to match an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim to your problem, and the side effects treatment can cause.
New York resources: ELAP-certified lab search, county health departments, the Private Well Risk Mapper, and the NY PFAS testing and rebate pilot (6 counties).
Annual well calendar for New York and a results worksheet you can fill in.
Sources appendix: every limit cites EPA or NYSDOH with a URL and the date we checked it.
Who it's for
New York households on a private well who just got lab results: buying a home with a well, a new baby on the way, stains or odors, or PFAS news in your county.
What it isn't
It's general educational information: not medical, laboratory, or other professional advice, and it can't tell you your water is safe. It doesn't replace an ELAP-certified lab or your health department. It doesn't sell filters and has no affiliate links. If your report shows bacteria or a level above a limit, NYSDOH advises you to stop drinking the water, use bottled water, and contact your county or local health department. Do that first; the guide helps with everything after.
Still house-hunting? If you're buying a home with a well (in any state), our Well Buyer's Checklist covers which tests to ask about and what to ask the seller before closing.