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Well Water Test Clinic

What’s in YOUR water?  Did you know that private water supplies like wells and springs are unregulated? It is the responsibility of the homeowner to regularly test water quality, maintain the water system, and address any problems.  Affordable, confidential water testing and education will be offered through Virginia Cooperative Extension offices in Hanover County.  Participation is voluntary and confidential.  Water samples collected by participating homeowners will be analyzed for 14 parameters, including bacteria, metals, nitrate, and hardness for $70.  All information is kept strictly confidential and results are reported only to the homeowner. 

The Hanover Well Water clinic is scheduled for June 10 - 12, 2024. Stay tuned for the link for registration as it will be posted soon.

  1. Pick up your sample kit at the Hanover Extension office.  Kit pickup will occur on Monday, June 10, 2024, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm & Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
  2. Collect samples on the morning of June 12th and drop them off to the Hanover Extension office.  Sample drop-off will occur on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 7:00 am – 10:00 am.
  3. Samples are analyzed at Virginia Tech. Results will be emailed about 5 weeks after collection.  The results will include an explanation of what the results mean and information about addressing any problems. A recorded video presentation will be available to help you understand your results.

Please visit the resources below for more information. More clinics are hosted throughout the year with Virginia Cooperative Extension offices that you may be able to join at other times.

Other Resources

VA Tech Home Water Quality Program

Well Water Sampling Instruction Video

VA Household Water Quality Program 

VDH Private Well Program

CDC Private Well Water Testing