Splash into Savings: Discounted Well Water Sampling Kits

Available This July  

 

(ELKHORN, WI): Do you live on or own a property with a private well? July is the perfect time to give your well water a checkup. This July, Walworth County Public Health is offering well water sampling kits at a discounted rate. To ensure you and your family have safe drinking water you should check your well water annually for contaminants. Walworth County tests for four contaminants: bacteria, nitrate, arsenic, and lead.

During July 2024, well water sample kits are available from Walworth County Health and Human Services at discounted prices: $10 each per sample for bacteria or nitrate, and $18 each per sample for arsenic or lead. Well water sample kits may be purchased at Walworth County Health and Human Services during regular business hours. Cash or checks are accepted forms of payment. Health and Human Services is located at 1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn.

Also, on Tuesday, August 6th, the county health van will be parked at town hall from 1-4pm to sell the water test kits.

Please visit our website at http://www.co.walworth.wi.us/430/Well-Water-Testing for water laboratory hours, to learn how to check your well water, or call (262) 741-3200 for more information.