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FHA and VA Loan Well Water Testing Requirements

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Well water testing VA loan requirements create confusion because your mortgage approval depends on water that meets federal standards, but FHA and VA loan requirements differ in enforcement and scope. Key Takeaways: FHA requires bacterial testing only, no chemical analysis unless state or local authorities mandate it VA loans follow HUD-FHA standards but allow lenders … Read more