Description

Do you have a well or spring? 

What’s in your water?

Did you know that private water supplies, like wells, springs and cisterns, are unregulated? It is the responsibility of the homeowner to regularly test water quality, maintain the water system, and address any problems. Learn about your water quality through affordable, confidential testing and become empowered to make decisions about system maintenance and water treatment! The goal of the Virginia Household Water Quality Program is to improve the water quality and health of Virginians with private water supplies, including wells and springs.

How does it work?

1. Pick up your sample kit at the Prince George Extension Office.  Kit pickup will occur on Monday, November 4, 2024, OR Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
2. Collect samples on designated date and drop off at the Prince George Extension Office.  Sample drop off will occur on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 7:00am – 10:00am.
3. Samples are analyzed at Virginia Tech. You will receive your confidential results via email or mail approximately 5 weeks after drop-off.  A follow-up Well Water Interpretation Meeting will be advertised at a later date.  

VCE Prince George County location: 6380 Scott Memorial Park Rd, Prince George, VA 23875

Testing includes:

Cost: $70/sample kit  

Please pre-register by October 31st! - as space is limited 

All participant information is kept strictly confidential

WAYS TO REGISTER

Click on the appropriate Add to Cart button on this page, and follow the on-screen prompts to complete your registration. If you have any trouble with registration, please contact our helpline by email at vceprograms@mail.ext.vt.edu.

This system is designed to process credit card payments only.  If you wish to pay by another method, please contact the Prince George Extension Office at 804-733-2686 to receive registration and payment instructions. There is a $50 return check fee.  Your registration is not complete until payment is received and processed.

Notes

For more information about this program, please contact Scott Reiter at 804-733-2686.  For more information about the Virginia Household Water Quality Program, as well as many resources relevant to private water systems, please visit https://www.wellwater.bse.vt.edu/. 

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Prince George County Extension Office at 804-733-2686 during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.