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?
- Pick up your sample kit at the Prince Edward Extension Office. Kit pickup will occur on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
- Collect samples on designated date and drop off at the Prince Edward Extension Office. Sample drop off will occur on Wednesday, October 16, 7:00am – 12:00pm (noon).
- 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 Edward County location: 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville, VA 23901
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/sample kit.
Please pre-register by October 8th! - 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 cash or check, please drop off cash or check (payable to Treasurer, VT) in person at the Prince Edward Extension Office, 100 Dominion Drive, Suite A, Farmville, VA 23901. 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 Erin Small at 434-392-4246 or erins96@vt.edu. 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/.