Private Wells/Septic
The Private Well Program (PWP) is funded by the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The program's goal is to develop and utilize educational assessments, water quality testing, and educational seminars to reinforce best practices and identify potential well issues and contamination threats that are challenging for well owners when dealing with water quality and groundwater protection. The hands-on assessment tool was designed for stand-alone use or for sanitarians, environmental health specialists, and other stakeholders to reinforce their existing programs. The Private Well Program aims to provide sanitarians and other professional stakeholders with the essential tools they need to assist well owners, not regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), to protect and improve the water quality of wells in their communities
Our Private Well/Decentralized Wastewater Coordinators:
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Yes. The U.S. EPA's rules that protect public drinking water systems do not apply to privately owned wells. Most states have rules for private wells, but these rules may not completely protect your private well. It is the well owner's responsibility to maintain their well and ensure it is safe to drink.
Should I test my well?
When should I test my well?
Check your well every spring to make sure there are no mechanical problems. Test your well once each year for contaminants. Also, test your well if you have replaced or repaired any part of your system. The only way to find water contamination is through testing.
Maintaining your home’s wastewater system prevents costly repairs, protects property value, and keeps drinking water safe. Our assessments catch issues early and ensure your system works properly—protecting your health, home, and the environment.
What about my wastewater system?