The two tiers below describe the bedrock under this area, not this well. They tell you what to test for.
Uranium in well water, risk area for the bedrock here: High risk area High means more than 15% of tested wells in this bedrock were over the 20 µg/L guideline; medium 5% to 15%; low under 5%. Source: Uranium in Well Water Risk Map. Checked 2026-10-16.
Arsenic in well water, risk area for the bedrock here: High risk area High means more than 15% of tested wells in this bedrock were over the 10 µg/L guideline; medium 5% to 15%; low under 5%. Licence confirmation pending: the province has been asked in writing (2026-10-15) to confirm this layer may be used in a commercial report. Source: Arsenic in Well Water Risk Map. Checked 2026-10-16.
Nearest logged wells (not necessarily this property's well): 229 m away, drilled well, 48.72 m deep, 36.32 L/min yield, drilled 2019 Map position accurate to about 15 m. Source: Nova Scotia Well Logs Database (DP ME 430). Checked 2026-10-16.
Other logged wells within 500 m: 294 m away, drilled well, 54.81 m deep, 6.81 L/min yield, drilled 2019; 394 m away, drilled well, 79.17 m deep, yield not recorded, drilled 2020 Source: Nova Scotia Well Logs Database (DP ME 430). Checked 2026-10-16.
Do this: Order the test panel below before the inspection deadline. Ask the seller for the well log and any past lab results.
Radon potential zone: Medium risk area Zones from the province's 2013 model (data product DP ME 486). A 2023 provincial check found homes over the 200 Bq/m³ guideline in about 55% of high zone homes, 31% of medium and 19% of low. Source: Potential for Radon in Indoor Air (OFM ME 2013-028). Checked 2026-10-16.
Do this: Run a long-term (three month) radon test on the lowest floor people live on, whatever the zone says.
Tests to order: bacteria, arsenic, uranium, lead, nitrate, fluoride, manganese The province recommends bacteria at least yearly and a chemistry panel at least every five years. For a purchase: two bacteria tests at least five days apart plus a full chemistry and metals test. If the property is within about 2 km of salt water, add sodium and chloride (Package 4, $198.49). Source: Private Wells: A Complete Guide (Nova Scotia Environment, March 2026). Checked 2026-10-15.
Cheapest public lab option: Package 2: arsenic, uranium, lead, nitrate/nitrite, fluoride, manganese, with bacteria: $93.60 at Nova Scotia Health (price list 2026-10-15) Bacteria only is $34.50 if a second bacteria sample is needed. Source: Nova Scotia Health water testing (requisition QE8255, January 2025). Checked 2026-10-15.
Where to drop it: Nova Scotia Health drop-off sites (about 30 across the province; most take samples Monday to Thursday mornings). Pick up bottles there first. Results take at least 10 business days. Source: Nova Scotia Health water testing (requisition QE8255, January 2025). Checked 2026-10-15.
Guideline values to compare against: arsenic 10 µg/L, uranium 20 µg/L, lead 5 µg/L, nitrate 45 mg/L, fluoride 1.5 mg/L, manganese 0.12 mg/L Source: Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, summary table (Health Canada, December 2025). Checked 2026-10-15.
Do this: Drop the sample at a Nova Scotia Health site, or have the inspector arrange sampling.
Well: the well log (depth, casing, static level, yield, pump details) and any lab results from the last five years Source: Private Wells in Real Estate Transactions (Nova Scotia Environment). Checked 2026-10-16.
Oil tank: the date tag on the tank and the last inspection. There is no provincial age rule; insurers set their own limits, commonly 10 to 20 years depending on tank type and placement Insurer limits vary; ask your insurer before the deadline. Source: Private Wells in Real Estate Transactions (Nova Scotia Environment). Checked 2026-10-16.
Septic: the certificate of installation or notification receipt. If the seller has none, request a record search from the Environmental Registry ($26.50 per civic address, about 10 business days). Find the PID on the listing or on Viewpoint.ca Source: Nova Scotia Environmental Registry (septic records by civic address). Checked 2026-10-16.
Do this: Put these three requests in writing to the seller's agent today.
Do this: Keep the lab results with the closing documents.