Well Water

If you get your water from a private or shared well, you should have your water tested annually. Well water is susceptible to many contaminants including bacteria, nitrates and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The potentially dangerous contaminates can go unnoticed for years unless you test your water. Some states like Wisconsin have very specific regulations for private wells, but even if your state does not require testing, you should still test your well water on a regular basis.

Common individual tests for well water:

Common packages for well water:

Includes 46 Contaminants: Total Coliform Bacteria Nitrates, Total Iron 11 Regulated Metals (including Arsenic, Copper & Lead) Hard Water Check Pesticides/Herbicides Screen VOCs	Includes 27 Contaminants: Total Coliform Bacteria Nitrates Arsenic Copper Lead VOCs	Includes 2 Contaminants: Total Coliform Bacteria Nitrates	Includes 5 Contaminants: Total Coliform Bacteria Nitrates Arsenic Copper Lead	Includes 7 Contaminants: Alkalinity Calcium Hardness Magnesium pH Sodium Turbidity

 

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For more information:

US EPA - Consumer Information on Private Wells

State Specific Guidance: (external site links)

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