Description
Do you have a well, spring, or cistern? 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, springs and cisterns.
How does it work?
- Pick up your sample kit at the Richmond County Extension Office, and receive directions to collect samples. Kit pickup will occur on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 7:00am - 10:00am.
- Collect samples on designated date and drop off at the Richmond County Extension Office. Sample drop off will occur on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 7:00am – 10:00am.
- Attend the Results Interpretation Meeting via Zoom, after samples are analyzed at Virginia Tech. The Results Interpretation Meeting will occur on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm. Your results will be emailed or mailed to you prior to the Results Interpretation Meeting.
VCE Richmond County Location:
460 Main Street, Warsaw, VA 22572
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 10am on October 8th - space is limited!
*A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. For more information, please contact the Richmond County VCE Office at 804-333-3420, for more information about financial assistance.
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 cash or check, please contact the Richmond County Extension Office at 804-333-3420 to receive registration and payment instructions. 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, please contact the Richmond County Extension Office at 804-333-3420.
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.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Richmond County Extension Office at 804-333-3420 during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.