Standish Consulting
IN certified
Homeowner samples
- Coliform Bacteria
- Nitrate / Nitrite
Indiana county well guide
Well Water in Jasper County, IN: Testing, Contractors and Rules
About 9,050 households in Jasper County, 68% of the county, rely on a private well. Nobody tests that water unless the owner does.
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Share on wells, county vs state
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Nostatewide test required when a home is sold
In Jasper County, roughly 68% of households, about 9,050 homes, draw their water from a private well. Nobody tests it, treats it or inspects it unless the owner does.
Local rules for wells in Jasper County
The rules that apply in Jasper County are set at the state level in Indiana. The state does not require a test on a new well, and nothing is required at sale. Some counties and townships add permits or setbacks of their own, so check locally before drilling. The state's own recommendations are below.
At a glance
Water test for a new wellNot required statewide
No statewide water test. The state requires the well to be drilled by a DNR-licensed water well driller to the 312 IAC 13 construction standards (setbacks of 50 ft from septic tanks and drainfields, grouted casing, disinfection) and a well record filed with the Division of Water within 30 days. Most county health departments require a well permit under the county ordinance before drilling and many ask for a bacteriological sample before the well is approved for use, so check with the county first.
Water test when a home is soldNot required statewide
No statewide requirement. The Indiana seller's disclosure form asks whether the water supply is a well and whether there are known problems, nothing more. FHA, VA and USDA loans normally require a bacteria, nitrate and lead sample from a certified lab before closing, and a few county health departments require a well inspection at transfer.
What the state recommends
The Indiana Department of Health recommends testing a private well for coliform bacteria and nitrate every year and running a broader panel every few years or when something changes: arsenic (common in Indiana's glacial aquifers), iron, manganese, hardness, sulfate, sodium, lead and copper. Add radon, uranium and fluoride in south-central Indiana bedrock wells and PFAS near airfields and industrial sites, and test again after flooding, well work or a change in taste, color or smell.
Free or low-cost testingAvailable
No statewide free program. The Indiana Department of Health laboratory and most county health departments test private well samples for bacteria and nitrate for a small fee (typically $20 to $40 a sample), and several counties run periodic free testing days or arsenic screening. The IDOH lab finder below lists the certified labs that take samples from the public.
Getting your water tested near Jasper County
The nearest certified lab is Standish Consulting in Rensselaer, about 11 miles from the county center, and it accepts samples from homeowners. There are 8 more within 40 miles, listed below with what each tests for.
9 certified labs within 40 miles
DonLevy Laboratories
IN certified
Homeowner samples
- Coliform Bacteria
Crown Point Public Water Supply
IN certified
Homeowner samples
- Coliform Bacteria
Utility Services
IN certified
Homeowner samples
- Coliform Bacteria
Microbac Laboratories, Inc.
IN certified
Homeowner samples
- Coliform Bacteria
- Nitrate / Nitrite
ALS Global Valparaiso
IN certified
Homeowner samples
- Arsenic
- Coliform Bacteria
- Lead
- Nitrate / Nitrite
Licensed well contractors serving Jasper County
No licensed contractor lists Jasper County as a home base or service area yet. The finder below searches the whole state; most drillers travel several counties for a job.
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Well depth and water chemistry
Well depth and water chemistry in Jasper County follow the rock underneath it. Typical wells here run 50 to 150 ft in the glacial sand and gravel aquifers of northern and central Indiana; 100 to 300 ft into limestone and sandstone bedrock in the south-central and southwestern hills, where yields are lower and dry holes are common; 150 to 400 ft where the glacial cover is thin over shale. Contaminants worth testing for in this part of Indiana include arsenic (glacial aquifers across northern and central indiana, often above the federal limit), iron and manganese (nearly universal in glacial wells), hardness (statewide).
Typical well depth
Varies by location. Check the state well record search for logs of nearby wells.
Contaminants to test for
- Arsenic (glacial aquifers across northern and central Indiana
- Often above the federal limit)
- Iron and manganese (nearly universal in glacial wells)
- Hardness (statewide)
- Nitrate (shallow wells in farm country and near feedlots)
- Coliform bacteria (shallow
- Dug and older wells)
- Hydrogen sulfide and methane (glacial and shale wells)
- Sulfate and sodium (deeper bedrock wells)
- Fluoride and radon (south-central limestone and shale)
- PFAS near airfields
- Fire training sites and industrial areas
Neighboring counties: Newton County, Pulaski County, White County, Porter County.
What well work costs in Jasper County
Basic bacteria and nitrate test$25 to $75lab fee, homeowner sample
Full panel lab test$150 to $400metals, VOCs, radiologicals
Well inspection$250 to $550flow, pressure, visual, water test
Submersible pump replacement$1,200 to $4,500parts and labor
Pressure tank replacement$400 to $1,200installed
Whole-house treatment system$800 to $6,000softener, iron filter, UV, RO
New well drilled$5,500 to $25,000about $25 to $65 per foot
Shock chlorination$80 to $300or about $20 as a DIY job
National ranges from published 2025 to 2026 contractor pricing. Local quotes vary with depth, access and materials.
Questions Jasper County well owners ask
How many homes in Jasper County are on a well?
About 9,050, or 68% of households, based on Census housing data and state well surveys. The share is highest outside the towns with public water.
Where is the closest certified lab to Jasper County?
Standish Consulting in Rensselaer, about 11 miles away. It accepts homeowner samples.
Do I need a permit to drill a well in Jasper County?
No statewide water test. The state requires the well to be drilled by a DNR-licensed water well driller to the 312 IAC 13 construction standards (setbacks of 50 ft from septic tanks and drainfields, grouted casing, disinfection) and a well record filed with the Division of Water within 30 days. Most county health departments require a well permit under the county ordinance before drilling and many ask for a bacteriological sample before the well is approved for use, so check with the county first.
What does a well test cost near Jasper County?
A bacteria and nitrate test runs $25 to $75 at most certified labs; a full panel with metals is $150 to $400. Mail-in kits cost about the same as walking in.