National Groundwater Awareness Week is scheduled from March 9-15. The National Ground Water Association recommends that owners of household water wells, most of them rural, use this opportunity to test their drinking water. Cliff Treyens, NGWA public awareness director, said in a press release: “We encourage private well owners to check with an appropriate state
agency or local health department about any area-specific water testing
recommendations.”
The NWGA also said owners should check their water more often if "there is a change in the taste, odor, or appearance of the water, a problem occurs such as a broken well cap or a new contamination source, family members or houseguests have recurrent incidents of gastrointestinal illness, an infant is living in the home, or here is a need to monitor the efficiency and performance of home water treatment equipment." (Read more)
State certification officers for drinking water laboratories can be found by clicking here. Water testing information from WellOwner can be found by clicking here.
The NWGA also said owners should check their water more often if "there is a change in the taste, odor, or appearance of the water, a problem occurs such as a broken well cap or a new contamination source, family members or houseguests have recurrent incidents of gastrointestinal illness, an infant is living in the home, or here is a need to monitor the efficiency and performance of home water treatment equipment." (Read more)
State certification officers for drinking water laboratories can be found by clicking here. Water testing information from WellOwner can be found by clicking here.
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