Description
Virginia Cooperative Extension Provides Affordable Water Testing and Interpretation for Wells and Springs of Households in New Kent County, Charles City County, and the surrounding areas
Do you have a well or spring? Do you wonder if your water is safe to drink?
The Virginia Household Water Quality Program offers affordable water testing and education to improve the water quality and health of Virginians who rely on wells and springs. Our water testing includes bacteria, lead, arsenic, and 11 other contaminants that may cause health problems or make your water taste or smell bad.
How does it work?
- Pick up your sample kit and instructions at the New Kent VCE Office. Kit pick up will occur on Monday, June 3, 2024, 2:30pm - 4:30pm.
- Collect samples on designated date and drop off at the New Kent VCE Office. Sample drop off will occur on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 8:00am - 10:00am.
- Samples are analyzed at Virginia Tech. Results will be mailed or emailed after July 17, 2024. We are available to answer questions and ensure you understand your results.
New Kent VCE Office location: 11809 New Kent Highway, Suite 1, New Kent, Virginia 23124
More information about this program can be found on our flyer.
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 |
Cost*: $70 per sample kit. Please pre-register by June 1st!
For more information about this program, please contact James Mason at (804) 966-9645 or jmason24@vt.edu.
*A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. For more information, please contact James Mason at jmason24@vt.edu or (804)966-9645.
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 check, please call the New Kent County VCE Office at 804-966-9645 or email James Mason at jmason24@vt.edu for registration and payment instructions. There is a $50 return check fee. Your registration is not complete until payment is received and processed.
Notes
For more information about the program, please contact James Mason at (804) 966-9645 or jmason24@vt.edu. 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 James Mason at 804-966-9645 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.