Joiner Micro Labs performs the requested analysis and provides documented laboratory results. The laboratory does not diagnose water-quality concerns, interpret the results, or recommend treatment systems.

No. Customers are responsible for collecting and submitting their own samples. Joiner Micro Labs provides the appropriate container and instructions for the selected analysis. For bacteriological testing, sterile collection containers…

Lovettsville customers can use the Milby Company drop-off location at 37224 East Richardson Lane in Purcellville. Samples are picked up at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Water testing is commonly included in transactions involving private wells. Joiner Micro Labs notes that most real estate contracts involving a private well require a satisfactory coliform bacteriological test before…

Yes. Loudoun County provides online access to well and septic records. The county notes that these records may be useful to homeowners and real estate professionals when selling a property…

Yes. Loudoun County states that after a new well is drilled, the water must be tested and the results forwarded to the Health Department.

Agricultural land does not mean a private well has a water-quality problem. However, Joiner Micro Labs identifies nitrate and nitrite as a testing consideration near areas of intensive agriculture, making…

Annual testing commonly begins with total coliform bacteria and nitrate and nitrite. Depending on the property and reason for testing, additional analyses may include lead, pH, hardness, iron, manganese, sulfates,…

Yes. Private wells are used on properties throughout rural Loudoun County. The Loudoun County Health Department oversees well and septic permitting, including permits for new wells and certain modifications to…

Yes. The Town of Lovettsville owns and operates its water and sewer system. Properties outside available public utility service may instead rely on private wells and onsite septic systems.