Description
Virginia Cooperative Extension is providing this water quality clinic for residents in and around: Chesapeake County, Isle of Wight County, Suffolk County, and Surry County.
Do you have a well or spring? What’s in your water?
The Virginia Household Water Quality Program aims to improve the water quality and health of Virginians with wells, springs and cisterns. We provide affordable water testing, help interpret water test results, and provide information about addressing problems.
How it works:
Participants must register to receive well water sample kit(s) and instructions how to collect water samples. Participants will collect samples on a designated day and time, and drop off at an Extension Office collection point. Physical distancing will be in place and masks are required. Water is analyzed on the Virginia Tech campus for 14 parameters. Once analysis is complete, confidential results, an explanation of what they mean, and information about addressing any problems will be sent via mail or email. A live video or recorded video presentation will be available to help participants understand results.
See Outline below for more details
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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Pre-registration / Pre-payment is required!
Cost*: $20/sample kit
Please pre-register by March 15, 2021 as space is limited.
* Special reduced cost through sponsorship: Hampton Roads Sanitation District is providing sponsorship for this clinic, reducing the cost from $60/sample to $20/sample. At the Clinic, participants will have an opportunity to learn about the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT). This innovative water purification initiative is designed to ensure a sustainable source of groundwater while addressing environmental challenges such as Chesapeake Bay restoration, sea level rise and saltwater intrusion.
For more information about the program, contact Watson Lawrence-Chesapeake, watsonL@vt.edu, OR Livvy Preisser-Isle of Wight livvy16@vt.edu, OR Elizabeth Pittman-Suffolk, elizp16@vt.edu, or Tye Blount-Surry, tye91@vt.edu, OR visit http://www.wellwater.bse.vt.edu/.
WAYS TO REGISTER
PREFERRED METHOD FOR CONTACTLESS PAYMENT
REGISTER ONLINE WITH A CREDIT CARD: Click on the Register Now button on this page. If you have any trouble with registration, please contact our helpline at 540-231-3131 or by email at vceprograms@vt.edu.
OTHER OPTION
REGISTER BY MAIL**: Please follow Register By Mail instructions from our flyer found here. All registrations and payments must be received by March 15, 2021 at 5:00pm. Please note there is a $50 returned check fee. **Your registration is not complete until payment has been received.
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Area of Residence |
Pick Up Sample Kit |
Drop Off Samples |
Results Meeting |
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Chesapeake
Physical distancing will be in place and masks are required |
March 22 or 23, 2021 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Chesapeake Extension Office 310 Shea Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-382-6348 |
March 24, 2021 7:00 am – 9:00 am Chesapeake Extension Office 310 Shea Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-382-6348 |
April 28, 2021 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Live Zoom Interpretation Meeting or recorded video will be offered. All results will be emailed or mailed in late April 2021. |
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Isle of Wight
Physical distancing will be in place and masks are required |
March 22 or 23, 2021 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Isle of Wight Extension Office 17100 Monument Circle, Suite B Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-6261 |
March 24, 2021 7:00 am – 9:00 am Isle of Wight Extension Office 17100 Monument Circle, Suite B Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-365-6261 |
April 28, 2021 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Live Zoom Interpretation Meeting or recorded video will be offered. All results will be emailed or mailed in late April 2021. |
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Suffolk
Physical distancing will be in place and masks are required |
March 22 or 23, 2021 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Suffolk Extension Office 440 Market Street Suffolk, VA 23439 757-514-4330 |
March 24, 2021 7:00 am – 9:00 am Suffolk Extension Office 440 Market Street Suffolk, VA 23439 757-514-4330 |
April 28, 2021 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Live Zoom Interpretation Meeting or recorded video will be offered. All results will be emailed or mailed in late April 2021. |
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Surry
Physical distancing will be in place and masks are required |
March 22 or 23, 2021 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Surry Extension Office 45 School Street Surry Govt. Center Surry, VA 23883 757-294-5215 |
March 24, 2021 7:00 am – 9:00 am Surry Extension Office 45 School Street Surry Govt. Center Surry, VA 23883 757-294-5215 |
April 28, 2021 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Live Zoom Interpretation Meeting or recorded video will be offered. All results will be emailed or mailed in late April 2021. |
Notes
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Elaine Ballance at 757-382-6348 during the business hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. TDD number (800) 828-1120.