Northern Nevada homeowners

Well & Septic Tips & Guides

Practical maintenance and troubleshooting guides for Northern Nevada homeowners on private wells and septic systems, written by Reno Well & Septic, a referral service connecting homeowners with licensed independent operators.

Work is performed by licensed independent operators.

Buying & Selling

Buying a Home on Well & Septic in Northern Nevada: Your Inspection Checklist

Buying a home on well and septic in Northern Nevada? What a proper inspection covers, questions to ask the seller, and red flags that should cut the price.

Septic

How Often Should You Pump Your Septic Tank?

Most septic tanks need pumping every 3–5 years — but household size and tank size change that a lot. The schedule for Northern Nevada homes, plus warning signs.

Seasonal

Winterizing Your Well & Septic Before a Northern Nevada Freeze

How to winterize a well and septic system for a Northern Nevada freeze: insulate pipes and the wellhead, protect the pressure tank, and prep the tank and drainfield.

Well

Why Does My Well Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs?

Rotten egg smell in well water is usually hydrogen sulfide gas or sulfur bacteria. Here's the hot-water test to find the source, and the fixes in order.