Unable to determine source of potable water service: The inspector is unable to determine the source of the plumbing system’s potable water service. This occurs in cases in which prior service records are unavailable, ownership of installed meter is not apparent, or a neighborhood has a mix of public, community, or private services.
Unable to measure water pressure, no connections/hose spigots winterized: The inspector is unable to measure the plumbing system’s water pressure. No appropriate connections are available, or the hose spigots are winterized.
Property includes well not providing potable water supply, beyond scope: The property includes a well that is not used for providing domestic potable water to the dwelling, e.g. irrigation, lawn watering, hose bibs, outbuildings, or animal usage. The well is beyond the scope of a Home Inspection. It is not tested nor are water samples drawn for laboratory analysis. You should ask the seller for documentation about its use, depth, recovery rate, and other particulars.
Galvanized steel water service line present, not possible to determine condition, budget for replacement: A galvanized steel water service line is present. This entry pipe material has not been installed for many decades, and should be considered past its reliable service life. Absent observable water pressure or leak issues, it is not possible to determine its condition. You should budget for replacement.
Water service entry pipe composed of lead, health and safety concern, hire a specialist for a water quality evaluation, budget for replacement: The water service entry pipe is composed of lead. This is a documented health and safety concern, especially if there are young children in the home. It is strongly recommended that you hire a specialist for a detailed water quality evaluation, and that you budget for replacement.
Polybutylene water service piping is present, recommend specialized inspection, budget for replacement: Polybutylene water service piping (“Big Blue”) is present. It has had a higher than normal failure rate and is no longer being used. It is virtually impossible to detect installation problems during a home inspection and impossible to know if future problems may occur. Due to concerns surrounding this material, a specialized inspection of the Polybutylene piping is recommended. The specialist performing this inspection should address the integrity of the installation according to the manufacturer’s standards. Furthermore, it is suggested to have a proposal prepared to allow for a replacement budget to be considered.