Mortgage Inspections

We provide inspection of private wells and waste water systems on the sale of homes. This is generally an agreement with the lender, buyer, or seller to have these inspection completed. Our fees are listed on the request form.

The health department will provide aerials, photographs, past permit history  as applicable, code violations, corrective actions.  Inspections will be above ground condition of the well and wastewater system.    A more detailed evaluation of the well or wastewater system could be completed by a licensed water well contractor or a licensed wastewater contractor accordingly.

• Mortgage Inspection Request Form / Fees (PDF)
• Trip Charges (PDF)
• Lagoons (PDF)
• Lagoon Maintenance (PDF) Handout #22
• Lagoon Construction Diagram (PDF)
• Waste Water Systems (PDF)
• Water Well Approved Caps and Vents (PDF)
• Water Well Disinfection Steps (PDF)
• Well Work Verification (PDF)
• Wells (PDF)
• SDK Labs - Water Testing
• Reno County Sanitation Code (PDF)
• Licensed Wastewater Contractors (PDF)

Your completed application may be submitted by:

• Fax to the Environmental Section: 620-665-8883
• Hand delivery or mail to the environmental staff
• Scanned and emailed to Environmental Health Department

Where can I learn more about Private Water Wells?

• Private Water Well Class - Realtors