Well Water
Well Water
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The
Health Department tests well water for coliform bacteria. Water Samples
can either be brought in to the office for testing or a member of the staff
can obtain a sample from the well. If the sample is to be brought in,
it must be in a sterilized container. Both the container and lid must
be boiled for 15 minutes and the sample taking without touching inside the
bottle or lid. Water samples take 24 hours to run and cannot be taken
on Friday or the day before a holiday. The test costs $60 whether you
bring in a sample or the Health Department takes the sample. If the
test comes back positive for bacteria, the well must be chlorinated.