Description
Do you have a well or spring?
What’s in your water?
Public water supplies are tested daily for contaminants but most private water supplies, like wells, are rarely tested. Well owners are encouraged test their water at least annually for bacteria and nitrates. Regular well testing allows you detect and correct problems early.
How does it work?
The Prince William Drinking Water Clinic has 3 parts:
1. The Kick-Off Meeting on March 30th from 7-8:30 pm at PWC Board Chambers in the McCoart Building, 1 County Complex, Woodbridge, VA 22192 introduces water quality concerns in our area; kits will be provided.
2. The Sample Drop Off on April 1st from 6:30am-10am ONLY at the VCE Office, 8033 Ashton Ave., Manassas 20109.
3. The Results Interpretation Meeting on May 4th from 7-9 pm at PWC Board Chambers in the McCoart Building, 1 County Complex, Woodbridge, VA 22192 will explain the report, include a discussion and answer questions on dealing with water problems. (If you are unable to attend a meeting, please call us for info on how to pick up a test kit or your results)
The number of kits is limited. Pre-payment is the only way to guarantee you will get a kit.
Testing includes:
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Iron |
Manganese |
Coliform bacteria |
Arsenic |
Sulfate |
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Sodium |
Copper |
E. coli bacteria |
Lead |
Nitrate |
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Fluoride |
Hardness |
Total Dissolved Solids |
pH |
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Cost: $65/sample kit (three ways to register – see below)
Ways to Register:
REGISTER IN PERSON: Stop by the VCE Office located at 8033 Ashton Avenue, Suite 105, Manassas VA 20109. NO CASH PLEASE - CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY!
Make checks out to “Treasurer, Virginia Tech”. Please note there is a $50 returned check fee. If planning to register in person, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/JHm9Y65tenxs1KdB7
REGISTER BY MAIL**: Mail check or money order to the Prince William County VCE Office located at 8033 Ashton Avenue, Suite 105, Manassas VA 20109. Please include your phone number and email in case we need to contact you before the kick-off meeting. Do not send pre-payment by mail after 3/20 to ensure we will have received it before kits are distributed. NO CASH PLEASE - CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY!
Make checks out to “Treasurer, Virginia Tech”. Please note there is a $50 returned check fee.
Also, complete the following form to let us know that you have mailed your registration: https://forms.gle/JHm9Y65tenxs1KdB7
REGISTER ONLINE WITH CREDIT CARD: Click on Register Now on the right side of this page. If you have any trouble with registration, please contact our helpline at 540-231-3131 or by email at vceprograms@vt.edu.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 20, 2020
REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be issued for this program.
**Your registration is not complete until payment has been received.
Outline
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Kickoff Meeting & Pick up kit |
7:00 PM -8:30 PM, March 30, 2020 PWC Board Chambers McCoart Building, 1 County Complex Woodbridge, VA 22192
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Drop off samples |
6:30 AM – 10:00 AM ONLY, April 1, 2020 Prince William Co VCE Office 8033 Ashton Avenue, Suite 105 Manassas, VA 20109
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Results meeting |
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, May 4, 2020 PWC Board Chambers McCoart Building, 1 County Complex Woodbridge, VA 22192
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Notes
For more information about the program, please call 703-792-7747 or master_gardener@pwcgov.org.