Pueblo County: well testing rules when you sell
Water test rider on the septic Transfer of Title
Pueblo County's septic Transfer of Title program (PDPHE) carries a water-test rider: the 2026 application's fee table lists a $25 bacteriological water test 'when required' alongside the $385 county inspection / $140 report-review fees. If your sale triggers the septic transfer program and the county calls for it, the well water test happens inside that same process.
When to apply PDPHE inspection requests must be made at least 3 days before the tank is pumped; applications and certified inspections are processed within about 3–5 business days.
| County requirement | A $25 bacteriological water test appears on the OWTS Transfer of Title fee schedule, charged 'when required' — the water test rides the septic transfer process rather than standing alone. |
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| The umbrella program | Selling a home on a septic system in Pueblo County requires the system to be pumped, inspected, and approved by PDPHE (or a registered NAWT inspector) before closing; PDPHE issues an Acceptance Document valid 12 months or until title transfers. source ↗ |
| When to apply | PDPHE inspection requests must be made at least 3 days before the tank is pumped; applications and certified inspections are processed within about 3–5 business days. |
| Statewide filing | Every Colorado well sale also needs the free DWR change-of-owner filing so the well permit follows the property. source ↗ |
Details to confirm with the county
We couldn't confirm the following from Pueblo County's official pages. Check these with the county before you rely on them:
- What triggers 'when required' for the $25 bacteriological test — the application's fee table doesn't state the condition; confirm with PDPHE (EHEPapplications@pueblocounty.us) before relying on it either way.
Verified July 2026 · Source: Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment — 2026 OWTS Transfer of Title Application (fee table)