Under the NJ Private Well Testing Act, who must receive the test results?

Under the NJ Private Well Testing Act, who must receive the test results?

• A. The property owner
• B. The tenant
• C. NJDEP certified-lab, municipality and consumer
• D. Nobody

Answer: (C)

The test results must be shared with the person using the well, the local municipality, and the NJDEP-certified laboratory that performed the analysis. This arrangement ensures the consumer can act on the findings to protect their health, while local officials can monitor water quality and enforce regulations. Having the certified lab receive the results also provides an official, traceable record and ensures the data meet state standards. Providing results only to the property owner or tenant, or to nobody, would fail to give the necessary parties access to information required for public health protection and regulatory oversight.

The test results must be shared with the person using the well, the local municipality, and the NJDEP-certified laboratory that performed the analysis. This arrangement ensures the consumer can act on the findings to protect their health, while local officials can monitor water quality and enforce regulations. Having the certified lab receive the results also provides an official, traceable record and ensures the data meet state standards. Providing results only to the property owner or tenant, or to nobody, would fail to give the necessary parties access to information required for public health protection and regulatory oversight.