{
  "name": "Well water testing and treatment cost ranges, 2026",
  "brand": "WellWaterTrust",
  "url": "https://wellwatertrust.com/resources/private-well-testing-checklist",
  "updated": "2026-06-18",
  "license": "https://wellwatertrust.com/link-to-us",
  "columns": [
    "item",
    "low_usd",
    "high_usd",
    "unit",
    "notes",
    "source_url"
  ],
  "rows": [
    {
      "item": "Basic well water test",
      "low_usd": 150,
      "high_usd": 450,
      "unit": "Lab panel",
      "notes": "Typical bacteria, nitrate, pH, hardness, iron, manganese, and basic chemistry screening.",
      "source_url": "https://wellwatertrust.com/costs#well-water-testing"
    },
    {
      "item": "Expanded contaminant test",
      "low_usd": 350,
      "high_usd": 900,
      "unit": "Lab panel",
      "notes": "Expanded panels can include PFAS, VOCs, metals, arsenic, lead, uranium, or regional contaminants.",
      "source_url": "https://wellwatertrust.com/costs#well-water-testing"
    },
    {
      "item": "Reverse osmosis system",
      "low_usd": 750,
      "high_usd": 2800,
      "unit": "Point-of-use system",
      "notes": "Kitchen sink or drinking-water RO system, often used for PFAS, lead, arsenic, or nitrate reduction.",
      "source_url": "https://wellwatertrust.com/costs#reverse-osmosis-installation"
    },
    {
      "item": "Whole-house water filter",
      "low_usd": 1800,
      "high_usd": 6500,
      "unit": "Installed system",
      "notes": "Whole-home filtration cost varies by contaminant load, flow rate, media, and pre/post treatment.",
      "source_url": "https://wellwatertrust.com/costs#whole-house-water-filter"
    },
    {
      "item": "Water softener installation",
      "low_usd": 1200,
      "high_usd": 3500,
      "unit": "Installed system",
      "notes": "Installed softener range depends on hardness, household size, bypass plumbing, and drain access.",
      "source_url": "https://wellwatertrust.com/costs#water-softener-installation"
    },
    {
      "item": "UV purification",
      "low_usd": 900,
      "high_usd": 2500,
      "unit": "Installed system",
      "notes": "UV disinfection systems usually require pre-filtration and annual lamp/sleeve maintenance.",
      "source_url": "https://wellwatertrust.com/costs#uv-purification"
    }
  ]
}