Well Water Testing

Private water supplies, like wells, are not regulated and it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure quality. Many contaminants, like nitrates, that could pose health risks for infants and other at-risk groups are odorless and colorless.

Annual testing is the first step to ensure a safe drinking water supply.

Well owners can have their water tested for basic potability standards-coliform
bacteria and nitrates by a State Department of Health certified lab. See list.

Information wells and disinfection: www.moravecwaterwells.com

For more information on your drinking water:
Water Quality Website at Cornell: http://waterquality.cce.cornell.edu
The Groundwater Foundation: www.groundwater.org
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov/safewater
American Groundwater Trust: www.agwt.org
National Ground Water Association: www.wellowner.org
Water Systems Council: www.watersystemscouncil.org

 

 


 
Environment Calves Corn Family

Cornell Cooperative Extension Ontario County
480 North Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Phone: 585.394.3977
Fax: 585.394.0377
Email: Ontario@cornell.edu

This page last edited November 6, 2006.