Register for the March 19 Test Your Well Event in Greene County. Are you a well owner? When's the last time you had your drinking water tested? If you're like many well owners in the United States, you probably have never tested your water. Why should you bother? You have plenty of water and it tastes good, right?
If you want to be sure your drinking water is safe, you need to get it tested. The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) recommends well owners test their water at least annually for bacteria, nitrates, and contaminants specific to your area.
Hosted by Ohio State University Extension, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
Registration is required – LIMITED SPOTS - Sign up
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Your results take approximately 30 minutes. All results are CONFIDENTIAL.
Bring in a sample of your well water to test for:
• Nitrite/Nitrate and Total Iron - FREE, and/or
• Metals testing (copper arsenic manganese and lead) - $20, and/or
• Total coliforms/bacteria testing - $40. .Payment by cash or check at the event.
To collect your well water sample properly:
• Use a clean container (empty plastic bottle) that can be sealed and holds at least 1 liter of water
• Fill your container with the first draw of water in the morning (or after 6 hours of non-use)
• Refrigerate the sample until your appointment time.
Posted on: Feb 12, 2024
