Bring a sample of drinking water from your home tap (minimum of one cup - 8oz) in a clean, hard plastic or glass container and include the location and date that you collected the sample. Tests will be performed to screen test on your water for nitrate and chloride.
During the clinic, experts will also be on hand to discuss wellhead protection and groundwater concerns, including arsenic, bacteria, pesticides, and Perfluorinated Alkylated Substances (PFAS).
Groundwater provides 100% of the drinking water in Washington County and 70% of drinking water statewide. if you have a private well, you should be testing your water regularly for coliform bacteria, nitrate, arsenic, lead, and manganese. This clinic is free and open to everyone, regardless of which city, county, or state you live in.