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 water systems, 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 Pittsylvania County VCE Office. Kit pickup will occur on Monday, August 5, 2024, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
- Collect samples on designated date and drop off at the Pittsylvania County VCE Office. Sample drop off will occur on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 7:30am – 8:30am.
- Samples are analyzed at Virginia Tech. Results will be emailed or mailed about 5 weeks after collection. A pre-recorded video or live presentation will be made available to help explain the summary results and recommendations to address problems.
VCE Pittsylvania Location:
19783 US-29 South, Suite C, Chatham, VA 24531
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 1st - space is limited!
*A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Please contact Susan Burnett at haynes04@vt.edu or 434-432-7770 during business hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to inquire about these scholarships.
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.
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. To pay by check, please contact Susan Burnett at haynes04@vt.edu or 434-432-7770 during business hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for further registration instructions. Checks should be made payable to Treasurer of 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 Susan Burnett at 434-432-7770. 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 Susan Burnett at 434-432-7770 during business hours of 9 am and 5 pm to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event. **TDD number is (800) 828-1120.