Description
Do you have a well, spring or cistern? What is in YOUR water?
Did you know that private water supplies, like wells and springs are unregulated? It is therefore 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, springs and cisterns. Participation is voluntary and confidential.
How does it work?
- Pick up your sample kit at the customer service window at the main entrance to the Hanover Extension office. Kit pickup will occur on Monday, June 10, 2024, 9:00am – 7:00pm & Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
- Collect samples and drop off in the parking lot of the Hanover Extension office. This curbside drop off will occur on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 7:00am – 10:00am.
- Samples are analyzed at Virginia Tech. Results will be emailed about 5 weeks after collection. If you do not have an email address, your results will be mailed. Questions about your results can be directed to the Hanover Extension office. Please contact Missy Johnson at 804-752-4310 or mcjohnson@vt.edu.
VCE Hanover County location: 13015 Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland, VA 23005
All participant information is kept strictly confidential
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: $70* per sample kit. Please register by June 6, 2024! *Please note that a limited number of need-based scholarships are available for individuals/families who may need assistance covering this cost. Please contact us directly if you are interested in a need-based scholarship (804-752-4310 or mcjohnson@vt.edu)
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. Registration and pre-payment are required to ensure there is a kit available for you. If you would like to pay by cash or check, please see Missy Johnson at the Hanover Extension Office located at 13015 Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland, VA 23005 to pre-register. Please note that cash payments must be exact; we do not have change. Please make checks payable to 'Treasurer, Virginia Tech'. Please note there is a $50 returned check fee. Your registration is not complete until payment has been received and processed.
Notes
For more information about this program, please contact Missy Johnson, 804-752-4310, mcjohnson@vt.edu. You can also 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 Missy Johnson at 804-752-4310 during business hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.