How to Well Water Testing

Unlike municipal water supplies that are continuously monitored and treated, private well water is entirely your responsibility to keep safe. This essential health task involves collecting water samples according to laboratory specifications and having them analyzed for bacteria, nitrates, and other contaminants that can enter groundwater from agricultural runoff, septic systems, or natural geological sources. Annual testing catches contamination before it causes illness, gives you peace of mind about your family's drinking water, and provides baseline data to detect changes in water quality over time.