Description
Do you have a well or spring? What's in YOUR water?
Did you know that private water supplies like wells and springs 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, springs and cisterns.
How does it work?
- Pick up your sample kit at the Chesterfield County Extension Office. Kit pickup will occur on Monday, August 12, 2024, 7:00am – 5:00pm.
- Collect samples on designated date and drop off at the Chesterfield County Extension Office. Sample drop off will occur on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 7:00am – 10:00am.
- Samples are analyzed at Virginia Tech. Results will be emailed or mailed approximately 5 weeks after drop-off. We are available by phone to answer questions - 804-751-4401.
VCE Chesterfield Location:
Chesterfield Extension Office, 9501 Lori Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832
NOTE: Use the Cooperative Extension entrance beside the demonstration garden on the far-right side of the building off the large parking lot
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 pre-register by August 9th! For more information about this program, please contact Sierra Seekford, 804-751-4401, seekfords@chesterfield.gov.
All participant information is kept strictly confidential.
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.
Notes
For more information about this program, please contact Sierra Seekford, 804-751-4401, seekfords@chesterfield.gov. 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 Chesterfield Extension at 804-751-4401 during business hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.