Description
Do you have a well, spring or cistern?
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 and instructions at the Kickoff Meeting. The Kickoff Meeting will occur at Wytheville Community College, 1000 E Main Street, Wytheville, VA 24382 on Monday, June 24, 2024, 6pm.
- Collect samples on designated date and drop off at the Wythe County VCE Office. Sample drop off will occur on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 8:00am – 10:00am ONLY.
- Samples are analyzed at Virginia Tech. Results will be emailed or mailed 4-5 weeks after collection. There will also be a Results Interpretation Meeting on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 6pm at Wytheville Community College.
Wythe County VCE Office Location: 2110 North 4th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382
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 June 20th - space is limited!
All participant information is kept strictly confidential
TO REGISTER
Click on the appropriate Add to Cart button on this page, then 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 online credit card payments only. Registration and pre-payment are required to ensure there is a kit available for you. If you prefer to pay with cash or check, please contact the Wythe County VCE Office at 276-223-6040 to receive payment and registration instructions. Please note there is a $50 returned check fee. Your registration is not complete until payment is received and processed.
Notes
For more information about this program, please contact the Wythe County VCE Office at 276-223-6040. 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 the Wythe County VCE Office at 276-223-6040 during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.