What does the NJ Private Well Water Testing Act require?

• A. Property buyers/sellers test for 32 parameters
• B. Landlords test every 5 years and provide each tenant with a copy of the test results
• C. Tests and results must submitted to NJDEP certified-lab, municipality and consumer
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The act creates a comprehensive approach to private well safety by tying testing and reporting to real estate transactions, ongoing rental housing, and proper documentation. When a property with a private well is transferred, the well must be tested for a broad panel of contaminants (32 parameters) to give buyers a clear picture of water quality. The test results aren’t just handed to the buyer; they must also be submitted to an NJDEP-certified laboratory, to the local municipality, and to the consumer, ensuring there’s an official record accessible to both regulators and the people involved in the transaction.

For rental properties with private wells, the act requires landlords to test the water at least every five years and to provide each tenant with a copy of the test results, so tenants have current information about the safety of their drinking water.

Putting those pieces together, the act demands all of these steps, which is why the correct answer is that all of the above are required.