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 request form may be submitted by:

• Fax to the Environmental Section: 620-665-8883
• Mail to the environmental staff
• Emailed to Environmental Health Department

Where can I learn more about Private Water Wells?

• Private Water Well Class - Realtors